So we finally went to our first conformation class last night, and what a rude awakening it was! I was completely unprepared.
I decided pretty last minute that I would be attending class, and just went straight from work. (Scrubs, crocs, hoodie to conceal an unfortunate stain from earlier in the day, six foot leather leash w/ poopie bag holder and all.
) I thought there would be more instruction, but you're supposed to have your stack and free stack down pat. It was so not the relaxed atmosphere I'm used to in obedience. Mason was a model puppy when we were outside waiting, but that all went to heck the second we stepped inside. We don't have a stand stay, so he was doing a lot of sitting and downing, and once he found a crumb on the floor he was on a mission to find any and all treat remnants. We were quite the sight for a minute there: Me, sweating profusely with a hunkering puppy nose to the ground and six feet of leash dragging behind us.
This was all my fault. We won't be able to attend again for another 2-3 weeks, so I should be better prepared. On the plus side, Mason got a lot of nice comments and the instructor liked his movement. Ahhh, the silver lining. :lolbangtable: