A few pics from Dogstock - Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed Dog Forums

workingk9s · 06-27-2011, 05:43 PM

Dogstock came and went. It was smaller than usual probably due to the last minute date change for weather. All-in-all, a very fun time. I was just watching this year as I am currently without a working dog, but it was almost better. I got to watch and chat and hang out. I never had to go potty anyone or make sure shade was plentiful. I even got to wear flip-flops.

We met a new DT friend Kat (mangujowa) and her SO. I also got to finally meet Niz who handled the day in fine form.

My boy Atom was there with his handler as were a few relatives. Here are some pics that Kat was gracious enough to take along with a short video (again thanks to Kat).

On a new helper and a new field, Atom also was a trooper.

And a little video of him in the blind.
YouTube - ‪Oppenhiemer's Atom Bomb von Luka‬&rlm;

RottenVonSpotten · 06-27-2011, 05:48 PM

Atom is a very good looking boy, especially on the field! I can't wait to get into the working sports

eegreen · 06-27-2011, 06:03 PM

Great pictures of Atom in action!

Darkevs · 06-27-2011, 06:14 PM

Awesome pictures!!!

you must be proud of your litter.

Thanks for sharing!

workingk9s · 06-27-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkevs

Awesome pictures!!!

you must be proud of your litter.

Thanks for sharing!

Does it show?

mangujowa · 06-27-2011, 07:24 PM

Dammit. I wrote up an entire reply, with photos and then closed my browser LOL. Niz did absolutely fantastic (in my eyes). While he's not cut out for bite work, he was able to calm down, even though he was surrounded by tons of dominant, barking, working dogs, and remained under voice control (obviously on leash), and I didn't really have to correct him. I also had the power of homemade cookies on my side, though. Though he didn't care for the tug toy, he enthusiastically went onto a strange new field and met a new-to-him helper and went immediately into "play with me" spins and play bows and then snuggled his butt up to the guy.

Atom is an all around amazing dog! It's kind of funny--when I was editing pics, I had to omit many of another dog because the pics I have of his grip were so unflattering. All of Atom's shots (even the incorrectly exposed/too far away/blurry/ect. shots) are with the sleeve shoved far back in his mouth! There was one where his grip was a little forward but the next shot showed that he had adjusted it and the sleeve was once again where it belonged. And off the field, he was really cool and composed.

I didn't edit Niz's photos yet (I swear, SO just held down the shutter button the entire time, so it's like watching a flipbook of a dog spinning around at the end of a leash LOL), but here's some shots of other dogs there:

Dogs tied to a post makes for great airborne shots! (Plus, the post was super close to where I was standing... didn't want to walk too far into the field.)

I wish I was all legs like Niz!

Herb2relax · 06-27-2011, 09:52 PM

What awesome pics! Glad to see all had a great time!

StarlessSkye · 06-28-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mangujowa

I love watching this dog work! I didn't get to go to Dogstock (again) this year because of the date change.

I did, however, get to see him work when Wendy was working Fenja on legs a while ago. He is a beast!

Sad thing is, I totally forgot his name and couldn't spell it if I tried.

caramella · 06-28-2011, 05:51 PM

There is just nothing as exhilarating as watching a dog do what he/she was bred to do....just so exciting and these photos, Kat, are just amazing.

I'm with ya on Niz's legs....I want those ballet legs, too!!

Atom is one amazing fella'!

caramella · 06-28-2011, 05:53 PM

Gosh, he's just breathtaking, Erynn. You must be so proud of him.

He is stunning to watch, even in stills!

Good on you for the amazing instincts you have at breeding, besides all the research, planning and work you contribute to the breed.

Hats off to you, my friend.

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Originally Posted by workingk9s

Dogstock came and went. It was smaller than usual probably due to the last minute date change for weather. All-in-all, a very fun time. I was just watching this year as I am currently without a working dog, but it was almost better. I got to watch and chat and hang out. I never had to go potty anyone or make sure shade was plentiful. I even got to wear flip-flops.

We met a new DT friend Kat (mangujowa) and her SO. I also got to finally meet Niz who handled the day in fine form.

My boy Atom was there with his handler as were a few relatives. Here are some pics that Kat was gracious enough to take along with a short video (again thanks to Kat).

On a new helper and a new field, Atom also was a trooper.

And a little video of him in the blind.
YouTube - ‪Oppenhiemer's Atom Bomb von Luka‬&rlm;