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Stacking Help Needed

Discussion in 'Handling Techniques' started by Rachael, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. Rachael

    Rachael Forums Regular

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    I have been working on Sidekicks stacking, and he's doing better, alot better. I just wanted you guys to look at these photos and give me some pointers. Front legs under him more? back legs further back? Right now I'm teaching him to "stand" and "stay" I'm now able to step back a foot or so, and he'll stay there, but not for long. I'm happy that he at least holds the position I put him in. I'm going to have some people go over him soon, but I'm not rushing anything.
    Also like his "ears"? I can say his name while he's standing there, and he looks at me, but he won't move until I say "break". I'm so happy.

    http://i41.tinypic.com/2lmnxqx.jpg
    http://i39.tinypic.com/1zyfuz4.jpg

    Sidekicks mouth does fully close, but he was staring at one of my chicken really wanting to chase it, and not wanting to be there. So I snaps a quick pic and said break so I was releasing him instead of him not listening to me.
     
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  2. Rachael

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    Stacking

    Is he really that bad? I need help guys.
     
    Rachael, Apr 7, 2009
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  3. mcguiregirl2248

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    I wouldn't have the first clue as I don't show. I hope someone is able to look at the pics and let you know. He is a cutie by the way!
     
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  4. amac

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    I didn't want to interfere with people that know what they are talking about.

    I'm highly un-knowledgable about showing.

    With that being said: If I was judging he would win...lol! :wink2: He is a handsome booger!
     
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  5. Lightplum

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    His front legs need to be brought under him a bit more and his back feet brought in together and under him. You dont want to stretch them out when stacking they should be under their hip joints and shoulders when stacking.

    This is a quick pic of my girl her right back foot needs to be brought in and over a bit to be correct but that is her "free" stack pose which isnt perfect:wink2:
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30323761&l=718d36a45d&id=1467473653
     
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  6. Rachael

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    mcguiregirl2248, don't worry about it, if I have friends and mentors on hear it'll be perfect. You'll just have to fall in the friend catagory. Let me tell you now even that can be a chore. lol Thanks.

    amac, lol thanks that should count as one of sidekicks majors.

    Lightplum, thank you. I will work on it, and then see what you think. So basically its teaching him the proper "Natural" way to stand. But nothing fancy like some breeds. Thnx
     
    Rachael, Apr 7, 2009
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  7. Narmowen

    Narmowen Forums Enthusiast

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    His back legs need to be closer together.

    You want his hocks (back legs) to be perpendicular to the ground.

    Please take several different pictures-these would be really helpful!

    (Stacked in every picture)

    From the front
    From the back

    Front legs (just side picture)
    Back legs (just side picture)
    Both front and back legs (from the side, but taken lower than the pictures you currently have.)
     
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  8. Rachael

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    will do. prob not till thurs. though. I have shopping and church tomarrow. Thnx for taking the time to help me.
     
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