[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Flagyl ......Apology?
- From: "Carolyn Martello" <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <barbara17236@xxxxxxx>, <EJDegen@xxxxxxx>, <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:31:03 -0800
There are times you drive for a day or two to a show or Futurity.....and one of
the first things we all do
before we bathe and put our dog in the ring is obviously to get them to "do
their business".
If the dog's stools are loose......we will give them flagyl as soon as we
notice it....especially while traveling
rather than risk it get worse.....and then keep an eye on them to make sure all
is well.
In regard to the comments about bringing "sick" dogs to a show.....I don't
know of anyone DUMB enough
to do that!! .........and.....loose stools do not always mean a dog is sick
or dying..........<G>
Pills do not always mean a person is "drugging". ALL red dogs are not
dyed.
If a dog needs to be "drugged" to alter it's behavior.....THEN it SHOULD be
left at home to have a good
life that it can handle.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.Marhaven.com
----- Original Message -----
From: barbara17236@xxxxxxx To: EJDegen@xxxxxxx ; Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:50 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Apology?
Considering Flagyl does not work right away, as in minutes, and some cases
hours, why would someone
give Flagyl to a dog just prior to entering the ring?
Just curious.
Barb H - PA
-----Original Message-----
From: EJDegen <EJDegen@xxxxxxx>To: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 8:13 amSubject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Apology?
Yesterday, on this list, someone implied that a handler was seen drugging
dog at the most prestigious all breed show in the United States.
umerous people excitedly jumped on this like a mob. They were so eager
or that poor young handler to have "done something wrong" and that gorgeous
itch to be "undeserving". Why? Are they jealous or just mean-spirited
r plain evil? If we wonder why dog shows are decreasing in popularity,
t's not because a handler gave a dog some Flagyl, it's because of nasty
eople who assume the worst and then spread vicious gossip and make
mplications
f the worst kind.
ince the person who originally made these implications hasn't done it,
'll tell you what happened. Because of the changes in water, etc., all of
he traveling, and many dogs at the show getting loose stools (and for those
f us that were there, it's VERY crowded and close quarters), the handler
ecided to give the dog some Flagyl before they had their debut on national
elevision.
ow, how about an APOLOGY from those of you who were so eager to believe
he worst? Since you had no problem assuming the worst in writing on this
ist, then APOLOGIZE on this list. ADMIT you made a mistake and CALL THE
ANDLER AND THE OWNER PERSONALLY AND APOLOGIZE as well as post on this list a
UBLIC APOLOGY since you had no problem making public implications and
uppositions.
hen you say "I'm sorry if I upset you", that is NOT an apology. This is
hat I tell my kids: An apology does not contain EXCUSES. An apology
hould be SINCERE. An apology should be written with an "I" statement, NEVER
aying blame on the other person or a situation. The person apologizing
ust express HUMILITY AND REMORSE. When a person apologizes, they take FULL
ESPONSIBILITY and ACKNOWLEDGE the HURT AND DAMAGE that THEY CAUSED. An
pology should also include how that person will change THEIR ways to make
ure that THEY do not repeat their behavior.
hat is written below is NOT an apology. If my kids came to me with
hat, I'd tell them to go "try again" and this time be FACTUAL, SINCERE, and
ake full responsibility for YOUR poor decision.
isgusted,
ulie Degen
n a message dated 2/16/2011 9:50:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes:
ubject: Westminster
I was bothered enough by the entire incident at Westminster, that I took
t upon
yself to speak with the handler and try to shed some light on the entire
ituation. I am sorry this was so upsetting to so many, but I am glad to
ave
ollowed my instinct and if nothing else, we are all learning from haste
nd
istakes. If the handler and I can get past this, I imagine so can the
est of
s. I really don't think anything more needs to be said on the subject.
gain,
e need to be careful what we do and how it looks to others when it comes
o our
ogs whether it be in giving them medication or something as simple as a
orrection. Hopefully we can "put this topic to bed".
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