If you want your dog to be a successful race dog, in addition to body structure and gait, train, eat a balanced diet, feed a nutritious dog food, and the dog itself likes to show off , and having a good guiding hand, these are all very important. Another important element of training a puppy is patience. We can't be too anxious about puppies and treat training as a game. Too strict and negative training will only be self-defeating!

When the puppy is about 6-7 weeks old, we start training the puppy to stand on the table.

We use food to train them to stand up straight and focus on me. Each training session should not be too long, 5-8 minutes each time when you just start training is enough. Don't bore the puppy.  

Put food in front of his mouth to induce him to lean forward. Then put the puppy on all fours and use the command Stand stay or Stay. After about 3-5 seconds, give him food as a reward. Gradually increase the standing time. If he keeps walking forward (because he wants to get your food), you should place his front grab on the edge of the table. He knew that if he walked forward, he would fall off, and he should be able to stand still.  

A good exercise is to place the dog in front of a mirror, with the front and back legs of the hook, which needs to be placed at 90 degrees to the ground.  

By eight weeks of age, they should learn to stand still on a table and take pictures of the puppy to help evaluate their potential as a race dog. But just looking at the photos can't tell if they are competing dogs or not, we also have to use my hands to feel and use tools to measure the puppy's skeleton structure, and observe their gait and personality.  

Innate quality is as important as acquired training.  

It's just that some large dogs can be taught to stand on the ground at other times, except for the first time or when they are photographed on the table for training. Because the big dogs in the game are not played at the table.  

When the puppy was about 3-4 months old, we started to train the puppy to walk with a leash. Lead them to follow us with food or toys. I like to use the Let's Go! command. If they don't want to follow, release the leash and let them explore around, let them get used to the leash around their necks, then teach him to follow you with food and the Let's Go! command.  

Also after their vaccinations, it is very important to take puppies out to meet different strangers and dogs. They have to get used to being touched by strangers because they need to be checked by judges while playing. A dog who is timid and afraid of strangers will definitely suffer on the field! If possible, take the puppy out to meet strangers, put the puppy in a show pose, and then ask your friends or strangers on the street to touch the puppy's body and look at the dog's teeth bite. (Note: The stranger must be gentle when he touches the dog, don't scare the puppy) When the stranger touches your dog, you have to keep complimenting the puppy softly and let him know that he needs to is being touched by a stranger, but you are still by his side. After touching it, don't forget to give him food as a reward. Compliments such as Good boy, Good girl are important. You want to give your puppy lots of encouragement and praise to boost his self-confidence. Reward for doing everything right, no matter how big or small. Positive re-enforcement is very important. It means to do it right, to be praised. Do something wrong, don't blame it.

By six months of age, puppies should be ready for their first race and can officially enter dog shows. In the United States, participating dogs must be at least 6 months old.

If you want to win, you must have a good dog and a good Handler, both!!  But!!!! I have said before, A good handler can make a bad dog looks good, but a bad handler can make a good dog looks bad. If you are a good handler, you know all your dog's flaws, and you can hide his flaws and show off his strengths at the same time. You know what is the correct speed for your dog to run. Train them to watch you with food, use the command Watch me or cookie, train them to use their ears. At a dog show, it's important to show your dog's expression in front of the judges. Teach your dog Free Baitng, meaning you don't need to swing it, it stands perfectly on its own. To teach that, you need to teach your dog to Stand Stay and then use a leash to lead him to set his feet into place. I use the command, Step or Step up or Fix it, and use the dark force to pull the leash and the food order to get the dog to step forward and once his feet are in place, give him some food and praise. Compliments are very important when your dog does something right. You want your dog to treat training as a game. Whenever you pick up the leash for training or competition, the dog should be happy and tail up. Dull training won't get your dog good results on the field. Make it fun! 

I like to use beef or pork liver as a snack on the field. Some foods that taste very fragrant and are not usually eaten every day.  

Another important thing, at the dog show, handlers must wear suits for men and women in skirts. Don't wear jeans or T-Shirt. You need to dress up to show your respect for judgment.  

Choose to use the correct race leash for your dog's breed. Learn how to groom your race dog. Proper grooming can hide a dog's flaws. (I'm talking about the long-haired breed of course) Be sure to bathe the dog before the game, dirty dogs won't give the judges a good impression. Nails should also be cut short! 

Observe! Observe! Observe! Observe how other professional handlers lead their dogs. I have learned a lot of dog-leaning skills from observation.  

Train your dog to focus on you in the ring. Try to show off your dog's best side every moment in the ring. Free Baiting always makes a good impression on the judges.  

Another very important point, every Handler, always keep the dog between you and the referee! The dog you show should not be blocked from the referee's view by your own body, the body of another person, or the dog's body. You want the judges to see your dog every moment and every corner of the ring.

When the judge comes to check on your dog, say hello to the judge and say Good Morning or Good Afternoon. When the judge finishes checking your dog, say Thank you. On your behalf the respect of the referee. Whether your dog won first place or lost, it's time to say thank you to the referee. There are losers and winners in the game. Don't take the results too seriously. Aiming to participate and absorb experience, to enjoy the whole process in the dog show.  

A potential puppy needs not only good genetics but also acquired management and training!  

I hope you have successfully trained a successful dog!!!! GOOD LUCK!