can anyone advise me on any natural remedies to give to my bordeaux ,whilst in the show ring,he's not nervous or stand offish,just needs a bit more sparkle.someone mentioned to give skullcap and valerium ,but i thoght this was used to calm a dog

Have  a word with Doreen Paige if she doesn't stock a homoeopathic remedy she might be able to get something made up for for you

I used skullcap and valeruim for Summer after her 1st disaster in the ring (piddling on judge) and at her next show she was so relaxed, that waiting in a long line up she lay down and fell sound asleep. :D 

I use B-Sorb, and did notice a difference in Tia when I started using it, but it really has not made much of a difference to Summer, who is so laid back she falls over.  Today, though, she did wag her tail for the 1st time while showing, but only just, so maybe......

http://www.runtimehost.co.uk/petcetera/acatalog/Digestion___Eating_Aids.html

Although it comes under the heading eating aids, it does suggest that it maintains normal healthy attitude and maintains normal ring behaviour.

The other point is, I feel that the dogs get bored with us.  Tia was certainly getting bored with me, and I handed her over to another breeder to show for me, very impromtu, and Tia shone, taking 1st, BOB and G1,  Since then Tia has shown very well for me.   Maybe try another handler, just to see......

Theres something from plush puppy I know afew people who use it, no idea what it's called though but contact plush puppy!

thanks for all your replys,
hopefully one of your suggestions will work!

hiya its called show revivor the plush puppy website is www.plushpuppy.com.au (sorry cant do link thingys on the left hand side click on product range then natural remidies i have used this and it works they also give excelent advice
fiona

angel I use a remedy called  <Go for it> its from Canine natural cures 02086688011 its made a differerence to my dog you give it daily for about 3 days before a show