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Obedience
Lure Coursing Conformation
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
We don't just "say" we have Total Dogs
we have the UKC TOTAL DOG AWARDS to prove it !!
Bijou Poodles has an Obedience web page with lots of tips and tricks, however we have
had people ask about specific sports and how to start their puppy off correctly so we made this web page
to make it easier to zoom in on a specific sport and what books or videos we recommend.
For free advise on puppy raising check out our web page Obedience
Click here to read what you can do with your Bijou Poodle
NEW PUPPY TRAINING INFORMATION:
Puppies For Dummies (Paperback)
by Sarah Hodgson (Author)
Never owned a puppy before ?
Check out this book at your library or get it cheap on www.amazon.com
I have read it and it is great for beginners.
Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete (2006)
I have not viewed this DVD or the book but puppy buyers of mine have and found this useful.
My Smart Puppy DVD (click to go to order page)
By Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson
GREAT for beginners although I know it is a bit dry
"At the End of My Leash" star Brad Pattison
THIS GUY IS MY ULTIMATE FAVOURITE !!!!!
If you ever are able to buy or view his shows please do it. His common sense approach will not only
help you lean how your dog thinks, but will aid you in communicating with your Poodle and raising
a perfect family member, welcome everywhere.
Common training tips by Brad Pattison
UKC NOSE WORK:
*Click here have UKC Nosework explained for beginners
NEW PUPPY RETRIEVING TRAINING:
(Bijou's Tess retrieving one of many pheasants during her owner's hunting season)
Training a Retriever Puppy
by Bill Hillmann http://www.hawkeyemedia.net/
LOVE this video. Reccomended by top Ontario Retriever Trainer
Week by week clear steps, on how to start your puppy off from 12 weeks of age
Retriever Training: The Wildrose Way
This video is a starter for someone new
Just helps explain what you will be doing and why
without creating a shivering bundle of nerves like what you sometimes see at trials
Louter Creek
If you are considering sending your Poodle to be trained
then you will want to send them to Rich and Angie who have proven
without a doubt they know how to train Poodles for Field
Just beware that your dog can return home with Sarcoptic Mange
when you send them to Field Training Kennels so inject with Ivermectin prior and during training
NEW PUPPY AGILITY TRAINING:
The Pre-Sports Puppy with Rachel Sanders DVD
By Rachel Sanders
available at Clean Run$19.95
Sample video
AGILITY VIDEOS RECOMMENDED
by Deb of the Poodle Farm:
Silvia Trkman
Rachel Sanders
Jennifer Pinder
Linda Mecklenburg
Agility Performance Events, Inc.
WEIGHT PULLING INFORMATION:
(Bijou Poodles Valor in training for weight pulling
* Weight Pull Training
We start with a garden cart in summer and taboggon in winter.
We have bought from each of the Harness makers below.
We have found that when qualifying either harness will work well
when going to the higher weights for competition then the rolled neck
is my choice as does not get in the way of the dog's shoulder and leg motion.
CD Pits Harness
CDpits Facebook page
Brown Dog Design Harness
Mighty Dog Harness
Lakeview Harnesses
Lakeview's Facebook page
(formerly Harness for less)
LURE COURSING:
You don't need anything special to compete in all breed Lure Coursing for a CA or CAX title.
However we have found that the racing "coats" help our dogs know it is running time
as well as help us follow our dog's progress around the distant 4 acre field.
Dogs wearing coats in photos or videos will also look like they are competing and not just running around a field.
** Click here to learn all you need to about Lure Coursing **
Sirus Dog Supply on Facebook
(Official supplier of Bijou Poodles racing Poodles)
Information on Carting
Manufacture of Carting harnesses:
Ivan B Martin
6866 Yatton Side Road
RR#2
Drayton ON N0G 1P0
(519) 669-2307
Skijoring Information
Skijoring Information
Getting Started
Ruff Wear Omnijore™ Joring System
We also know that serious sled dogs use the cheaper cordura dog boots very effectively.
The Buddy System Leash
Hands free jogging or walking leash.
Available at Amazon or buy direct at their web page. Buddy System
I really love this product and I will be using it for Skijoring and sled pulling along with a harness
TRAINING FOR TRACKING TITLE
Bijou's Olive learning Tracking
Tracking Fundamentals DVD
with Sandy Ganz©1992
$52.00
Tracking Dog: Theory & Methods
by Glen R. Johnson
HARNESSES:
Premier Surefit® Harness
J & J dog supply Ray Allen
Active Dogs
keep in mind most items can be found on Amazon
We prefer the lightest one possible that does not impede the dogs movement.
Leather looks cool, however if it gets wet we have had ours mildew.
You dont need a harness however we find our dogs that do multiple events
that a change in collar or equipment helps them to know we are doing
a different sport and what they will be doing. We also use survey flags
as at the time they were cheaper at Home Depot than the tracking ones online.
CONFORMATION
Pepper winning Best in Show
Click here to view everything you could want to know about
~ Conformation ~
Simplicity-Nylon Show Lead--3/8"
I start my pups out with this leash/collar combination because it is light weight and will not "correct" your puppy.
training for show is to be a happy experience with lots of treats.
Available at: Breeder's Edge
Leads and Needs
parachute nylon snap lead
Available at: Cherrybrook premium Pet supplies
Leads and Needs
Get a 24" to start off with
As you gain experience you may wish to move up to a 36 or 48" lead
They also have matching collars for those that don't like metal chains
Fine (Medium) Hex-Link Chain Chokes
From: Leads and Needs
These jewelry style chokes lend dignity to any dog and reduces fur breakage.
Usually for my Standard Poodle puppy 14" will be good to start and 16" will be good for adults.
You can also use Nylon show collars that are less expensive.
I prefer hex if a large dog and snake if more small refined dog
The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets by George Alston
New Secrets of Successful Show Dog Handling
Mario Migliorini Peter Green (Author)
POODLE BREED BOOKS and DVDs:
Poodle specific breed Books
The Complete Standard Poodle [Hardcover]
Eileen Geeson
Very informative about the Poodle and Structure
The New Poodle [Hardcover]
Mackey J. Irick Jr. (Author)
Very informative about various lines and colour breeding
Click to view AKC's Poodle Breed Video
Can also be purchased at the AKC store
$28.00
Animal Planet's Dogs 101 "Poodle"
View on Animal Planet in good quality
WHERE TO SHOP:
Please keep in mind that if you buy from the USA you will have to pay exchange, shipping, duty and taxes.Jeffers Pet Supply
http://www.jbpet.com
Needs N Desires
Cherrybrook show Supplies
Pet Edge (cheapest place for clipper blades)
Coscto Pet Supplies
Petacular
http://www.petsmart.com/ps/main.jsp
http://www.petsupplyhouse.com/
http://www.renspets.com
http://www.superpet.com
Walmart
TSC Farm Supply Store
le Pooch
Four Paws Only