For years I have heard that conformation dogs need a performance degree
for advance conformation awards. Where is the talk of needing a conformation
certificate to get a performance award?
Evan L.Ginsburg
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In a message dated 8/7/2015 6:03:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
gsdworkingline@xxxxxxxxx writes:
Mrs. Franklin,
Thank you for your reply. I know a lot of us who have put RNs on our
shepherds realize it is a VERY easy performance title to earn. I do not mean
that disrespectfully. I was just curious if the future Board would prefer a
tad higher degree of training for our top Select German shepherds......That's
all.
Personally, I and many others I have spoken with would like to see a CD
requirement as part of the AOE. As someone who has also put that title on my
shepherd, I know the degree of difficulty that title entails. One of the
discussions that took place was that a RN was an easy title could be attained
and a title that does not require the dog to be in the same ring as other
dogs. I know that sounds crazy but people who show in performance
understand a lot of dogs with shaky temperaments (or dog aggression) avoid the
obed_ience ring simply because they cannot be around other dogs off leash.
Our thought was that the AOE should be maybe a bit more difficult to
attain so only spectacular animals would qualify. After all, they should be
our
"best". Sometimes, if a title like AOE is easy to attain , it loses it's
value. I was just curious what the future board might believe on this topic.
However, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this matter! I am very
happy that any performance title is required along with temperament test and
hip/elbow clearances. I am proud of our AOE dogs! I'm not trying to criticize
just offer a suggestion that might improve our breed moving forward....
Kind Regards,
Sarah
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On Aug 7, 2015, at 5:34 PM, Helen Franklin <
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(mailto:helenfranklin520@xxxxxxxxx) _> wrote:
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9) Do you think the AOE should require a performance title that involves
the dog to compete in a performance class other than rally novice?
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