[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Declining interest in showing
- From: <almanya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <lollark@xxxxxxx>, "Da List" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:49:47 -0500
Ask the GSDC of Western PA. President about her picnic like this she
had............she will share a wonderful day we all had. Pat Lukos and her
crew brought together an amazing day and i want her to brag on it since you
brought it up........... :o)
Amy Safdir
Almanya Shepherds
www.almanyagsd.com
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From: <lollark@xxxxxxx>
To: "Da List" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:29 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Declining interest in showing
> Everyone is bringing up valid points for why people aren't getting into
> the sport of showing dogs. WHAT IF we offered an intro to the show world
> kind of class. It would have to be a "fun" class with all gsds encouraged
> to participate---yes even the "pets" as some of you refer to those "other"
> dogs. It could be a family event with kids showing their dogs and
> everyone gets a ribbon and applause for being out there. Maybe balls and
> frisbees are a part of the fun and the ribbons (people DO like to win
> something). Picnic and social time too. This could be followed by the
> regular show classes. If we could get AKC to send an invitation to all
> registered gsds in a particular area it would encourage people to try it
> out. The show people could be the hosts and welcome the pet people and
> introduce them to how to groom and how to show off their dog's attributes.
> No discouraging "oh it's just a PET" kind of comments but celebration of
> the gsd. Just an idea that offers inclusion,
> introd
> uction, and family fun. Most people I know who love dogs know NOTHING
> about the show world--it is TOO separate.
> Karen Lollar
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