[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [Germanshepherds4Show] An observation of this past weekend shows
- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Mike Beadle <ramses_the_1st@xxxxxxxxx>, "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:14:12 -0700
Mike Beadle wrote:
>
> Double handling was actually being discussed this weekend and a UKC
> show, by people who do not own GSDs. Needless to say it was not very
> positive or complementary. It bothers me a little that this one of the
> things the breed is known for.
>
> I have often wondered how this has become not only acceptable, but
> required at GSD specialties.
>
> Mike *Double handling is needed so that a bored,
> intelligent dog will look competitive. No smart dog wants to run
> around in circles for hours. It is a relief to me that I am now too
> old to be an active double handler. I just wave as he/she goes by. Or
> maybe blow a whistle, if asked. <VBG> Personally, it makes me happy
> that our dogs are smart enough to require doubling. Just my way of
> looking at this. Doris E*
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