[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: STALLS
- From: "Steve Grainger" <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: "Terry Cochran" <fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx, "showgsd-l" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 11:04:37 -0600
You mean the cost of traveling in an RV? I don't know.To be honest,.I
probably would never own an RV..I don't need another home to take care of,
clean and maintain! The idea of room service and someone making my bed
every morning..sort of appeals to me! As for traveling...cross country.Bart
and Cindy did..and took two of our dogs plus about 8-9 others..we flew
with the puppy as we felt..he had less on the road traveling
experience..and would be more of a pain. BTW, flying..and having to get out
of the crate in the airport terminal with all the commotion going on was
great experience for the puppy..the more they get exposed to..the better
off they are..I think Tiffany and Joann also drove..maybe even Kevin
Reynolds drove...you would have to ask them about the actual cost of
traveling. This year we will drive the astro van..it is about a 12 hour
trip. Christine
[Original Message]
From: Terry Cochran <fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx
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Date: 1/15/2005 10:36:24 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: STALLS
Christine did you make it over to the park? It looked like the RV spot
was the place to be. Too bad we couldn't pack that show-site and take it
where ever we wanted to hold the national. Everything was so close
together. I don't know if you made it to herding but it was just 15 minutes
from the show grounds. I think the RVs are going to be the new way to get
to the national. Would you be willing to share the cost of traveling this
way with the list. We have time before the 2005 national to consider our
options.
Thanks
Terry
Steve Grainger <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Has anyone ever heard of a bench show? used to be dogs were crated at
all-breed shows..all day long..right in the mix of what was going on.
Stress for the dogs? How do guide dogs and other service dogs handle the
stress, noise traffic..are they "protected" from the world they live in? I
agree with Tari..adaptability is one of the hallmarks of our
breed...perhaps at times we treat our dogs too much like they are "hot
house" flowers instead of the hardy and adaptable breed they were intended
to be (or should be). In Oregon, we rented a large SUV so the dogs could
travel with us to and from the show site..we exercised them and walked
them
at the show site...even though stalls were available..I can think of only
once that I crated a dog in a stall..just so he would be on stand-by. We
gave our dogs plenty of ex-pen time in the evening. those that didn't have
ex-pens walked their dogs. Many of you speak of the "comradery" at the WDA
style shows. Well just walk your dogs in the evening...you will meet
people...strike up conversations..and every evening in Oregon...we were
sitting pools side..with our dogs..talking about the breed..having a drink
or two..and having a great time. Christine Grainger
[Original Message]
Amy,
You are so right. A stall is a nice thing to have, but I don't feel it
is a must. We have what? 9-10 mths before the National in North Carolina.
Between now and then, you can adjust your dogs to some understanding that
for 4-6 days they will be spending time in a crate. I find hotels which
have allot of grass, and using a flexi lead take them out for many
walks-even sometimes missing classes because my dogs need walked, but they
are more important. They love this. At the Canadian Nationals, and in
DelMar, we were constantly with dog under toe. Our GSD breed is such a
versatile breed, that they can learn to adjust to this exact situation
rather quickly. This is one of the true aspects we are to breed into our
dogs,no?
Tari Kridler
http://members.aol.com/kridlersgsd
Home of 2003 Amer. & Can. GVX Ch. Kridler's Ruby(Sel. Ex. Ch. Honky Tonk
Pups are here) & her father 2 x Sel. Ch. Kridler's Quno
----- Original Message -----
Stalls are a must.
However, The all-breed circuits don't have them and the dogs are crated
in
vans or kept in grooming areas.
Do all the other Nationals of different breeds have stalls i wonder?
Right now as we speak there are about 2 1/2 weeks worth of shows in
Florida
what we call the "winter circuit".
It is a huge show and very popular,,,,they don't have stalls. But i bet
those poor doggies wish they had stalls after spending 2 1/2 weeks
crated in
vans.
I think we can manage without stalls, but it sure is great for the dogs
to
have them.
The Canadian National never has stalls either (but they are 2 days
shorter
than we are), they have an awesome show, very well run, and i don't
think
anyone declines attending their wonderful national due to lack of
stalls,
but i could be wrong.
Amy Safdir
Almanya Shepherds
www.almanyagsd.com
----- Original Message -----
This is so frustrating. Mike and I didn't go to Florida because
there were
no stalls being offered. I had no idea that once again this year, no
stalls. How did this happen again? I like to have a stall so the
dogs
can
be in their own space, relaxed and unstressed. Same for me. I like
to
have
a place to get away from it all. Because we were able to drive to
Albany,
we brought a rug from home, chairs and lights. The dogs were very
relaxed.
It was like our living room. Now we have to figure out if we even
want to
go to the Nationals this year. Are we the only ones who want stalls?
If
the site doesn't offer them, move on. End of story. I would be
curious
Terry Cochran
www.FairwayShepherds.com
www.Rightdog.com RightDog Photography
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