25/03/2025
A few thoughts next time you head out to a dog show :
Your dog gets absolutely nothing out of being competitive for you. Of course dogs are bred for specific jobs, or they’re bred to be athletic to a certain degree.
They have no idea how much money is added to the pot. They have no idea that this show is a Crufts qualifier. They have no idea that this is the World show
And DESPITE us... DESPITE our nerves, our flaws, our incorrect cues, our huge emotions, they get the job done to their very best ability. Even when we fail them by letting our emotions get in the way, they come back and they try again. .....For US. If only we could all be so understanding.
To think of your dog that is forgiving and flexible enough to put up with the repetition of practice, the intense nerves of the handler, the stress of traveling and they will still meet you at the end of their lead ready to go .....MIND BLOWING.
If you haven’t done so lately. Thank your dog
If you’re successful, thank the dogs that put you there and made you. Thank the dogs that gave everything they had for you .....simply because you ASKED them to.
If you’re still on the journey to success, thank the dogs that made you fall in love with your sport and who have helped give you the confidence to want to learn more and be better.
We can never stop learning as dog men and dog women, and by continuing our education. Every dog in our future will be better off.
Next time you head to the show, leave your ego at the door and thank your dog!"
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