Dutch Shepherd Forum

Despite some crazey trial nerves from this first time handler
" Team Force " managed to keep their act together and earnt their IPO1 title July 23rd at the WDSA ( Working Dutch Shepherd Association ) trial hosted by Cascade Dutch Shepherd Club in WA

We also received exciting news from the President of the WDSA ( Les Flores ) : " In the Dutch Shepherd front. Jenny Thorp and Force are now the first Dutch Shepherd to have earned a title under the WDSA "

We're thrilled to say the least .....
ok, I'm thrilled .....
Force , well he was wondering why 'Mom' was freaked out

CONGRATULATION!!!

Absolutely congrats!!!!!

We had a mal title at our trial, but you certainly are the first Dutch. And weren't you the first Dutch to get your BH as well???

Certainly many things to be proud of!

Congratulations, Jenny and Force.

Thankyou everyone.
Still seems amazing that we did it.

Christie M wrote:
And weren't you the first Dutch to get your BH as well???

Certainly many things to be proud of!

Yes, you are correct.
I'm very very happy.
We've got years of fun training and trials ahead of us.

Sure hope I learn to handle my trial nerves so I can be a better part of "Team Force".
How do you experienced trialers do it ?

woohooo!

Way to go!!!

As far as trial nerves go, you'll probably always have some of that going on. It's the adrenalin coursing thru your system.

Beyond a certain amount, tho, it's not helpful at all, is it? It's a mental game you have to play with yourself, rehearsing positive outcomes rather than negative ones, etc. (E.g., how much did you picture what you'd do, or could do, wrong before the trial? Instead, you actively see yourself doing everything right, etc. It really works.)

Anyway, you certainly overcame any jitters! Great job!

Brindle wrote: How do you experienced trialers do it ?

Oh my gosh, its so easy.

I eat an egg McMuffin the morning of every trial.

I throw up before walking on the field and always curse my decision not to have fruit.

I then pray that my dog will bite during obedience (decoys are on the field in PSA) cause everyone always admires that dog. If not, I hope she poops on the field so that I could laugh and proceed with no stress.

When my dog really pisses me off and successfully gets to a point when I really want to pass, i'm at such a point of amusement and having fun that I can't stop smiling and that positive energy passes to her.

Christie M wrote:

Brindle wrote: How do you experienced trialers do it ?

Oh my gosh, its so easy.

I eat an egg McMuffin the morning of every trial.

I throw up before walking on the field and always curse my decision not to have fruit.

I then pray that my dog will bite during obedience (decoys are on the field in PSA) cause everyone always admires that dog. If not, I hope she poops on the field so that I could laugh and proceed with no stress.

When my dog really pisses me off and successfully. Gets to a point when I really want to pass i'm at such a point of amusement and having fun that I can't stop smiling and that positive energy passes to her.

OMG Christie
That was hilarious !!!!
I may just have to print that and read it as I get ready to step on to the field at my next trial. Bound to help me out

Thankyou for sharing !

leih merigian wrote:Way to go!!!

As far as trial nerves go, you'll probably always have some of that going on. It's the adrenalin coursing thru your system.

Beyond a certain amount, tho, it's not helpful at all, is it? It's a mental game you have to play with yourself, rehearsing positive outcomes rather than negative ones, etc. (E.g., how much did you picture what you'd do, or could do, wrong before the trial? Instead, you actively see yourself doing everything right, etc. It really works.)

Anyway, you certainly overcame any jitters! Great job!

You're right, not helpful at all !!!
I didn't picture anything. Too freaked out to even think. Not good to be in a state of terror.
No idea why. This is supposed to be fun.
Maybe a liquid breakfast next time ????
Force truely did an amazing job considering his handlers issues.

Christie M wrote:

Brindle wrote: How do you experienced trialers do it ?

Oh my gosh, its so easy.

I eat an egg McMuffin the morning of every trial.

I throw up before walking on the field and always curse my decision not to have fruit.

I then pray that my dog will bite during obedience (decoys are on the field in PSA) cause everyone always admires that dog. If not, I hope she poops on the field so that I could laugh and proceed with no stress.

When my dog really pisses me off and successfully. Gets to a point when I really want to pass i'm at such a point of amusement and having fun that I can't stop smiling and that positive energy passes to her.

Didn't one of your dogs poop a pair of panties on the field??

Christie M wrote:Oh my gosh, its so easy...

You are just too freakin' funny for words!

Kristie Elliott wrote: Didn't one of your dogs poop a pair of panties on the field??

NO!!!

She pooped on the field....more than once.

And she pooped out a thong in front of many people while we were breaking dogs before a trial. Many, many people. All men.

But she didn't poop out panties on the field. I think its a very clear distinction. LOL!!!

LOL OMG that is hilarious!!!

Yes, a very clear distinction!

OMG!