[nagdu] Dog on stage?

[Shannon Dyer]

Hi, Julie.

My dogs have always come on stage with me, even for long performances. Do you tend to do a lot of moving around during your performances? If you don't, you might try keeping her near you, rather than off to the side. She might be a little more likely to stay that way.

Also, if you can, try to get her used to staying on stage. I don't know if you have access to an auditorium where you could work on this, but, if you do, try taking her there and making "stay" a really great thing. I've found that keeping your praise quiet and calm, rather than super enthusiastic is best when encouraging the "stay" command. The happy voice tends to make some dogs a little nutty. (Smile)

Good luck with this, and, if you'd like to talk about this more, you know how to find me.

Solstice Singer

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On Feb 16, 2012, at 11:44 PM, Julie McGinnity wrote:

> Hi everyone.
> 
> I am in the process of rehearsing for my junior recital, in which I
> will perform nearly an hour of music.  My dog Brie usually comes on
> stage with me--in master classes, choir concerts, and during recitals,
> but this is my first solo recital ever.  She is generally very good on
> stage, but this is a long recital.
> 
> 
> We have been working on a serious down stay in our obedience time, but
> when I'm on stage, I cannot break concentration to correct her or get
> her back on track.  If I am distracted, it allows the audience to be
> distracted, so I cannot show them that she distracts me.  This poses a
> serious problem as you guys can surely imagine.  I feel comfortable
> with her because I like to walk on stage with her.  She does a very
> good job guiding when we're on stage, but when I have her lay down and
> stay, she doesn't always stay where she's put.  This doesn't distract
> me anymore, and I've been told from people that it takes away from my
> performance.  Of course, I've also been told that she's just a dog and
> easy enough to ignore if she flops over or moves her head around while
> I'm performing.  What do you guys suggest?
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Julie McG
> Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
> Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
> Eyes for the Blind
> 
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> life."
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