what is the best way to stop the dog from sitting in the box ??

Make it wanna jump out the front

Maybe first couple of times feed it in the box. Personally i do not like feeding dogs in the boxes but in your case the dog is sitting so this will make the dog stand up in there, as they do when eating.

If he/she is a mad killer, grab a ''stir up'' and have it inside the box at the grill. Make sure you have it tied up so the dog doesnt pull it to the back of the box then pull it out makig the dog jump out.

Do that twice then next time wave the stir up outside the box by the grill, then go for a run having someone open the lids so the dog runs straight for the stir up.

Do that once or twice a week then the day before you trial next - and see how it goes.

Always worked a treat with my kiddos - but when ive used this method its been for dogs turning in the boxes, not for the sitters.

thanls will ttry it

Chook mate, do you know where there is a straight trial track other than Appin around the Camden area. Some one told me there is but I know not where. I want to give the dog some box practise like you have discussed with Madlee?

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Not too sure where it is, but i think its 650 Cawdor Road, Camden.

May have to ask around but i know its owned by Stuart Dickinson, and i think thats the address but not 100%

Its apparently like Appin so ive heard but the lure goes on a rail, rather than on a cable in the middle of the track.
Heard good things about it but never been there.

I thought you might have known where it was, thats why I asked you coz you seem to know everything. lol.
Thanks mate, see you tomorrow.

BTW: I'll be the one with the black dog.

coops

Everything? Not too much actually lol. But when i do know and can help i love doing so
Have sent a message to a mate who trials there often to find out the address.

Ill be the one @ Bulli cheering on the other black dog lol
Unless one of the first starters have some talent i reckon my boy Makita should go well. Good draw for him, and he is dropping in class from Richmond (against Gun Sort) and Nowra (against Trendy Habit, Foxhill Bella, etc)

Confirmed its Cawdor Road, Cawdor

Not only do you know alot, you also know people who know alot too. lol

Cheers mate.

"GO THE BLACK DOGS."

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Coops, saw your dog was scr. Guessing its cause he gained a start Richmond?
If not hope he is ok!