[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Handlers/ loose leads
- From: "Carolyn" <marhaven@xxxxxxx>
- To: <DaniaKarloff@xxxxxxx>, <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 22:49:07 -0800
> Ohh.... but is asking for a loose lead enough? I have seen loose leads
> where the dog is running like a maniac and the handler is running just as
> fast
> behind it with a slack lead. I don't know that if I was a judge this would
> be
> enough. I would want to see the dog on a loose lead at a reasonable speed -
> not walking but not running at a maniac speed. Take a look at some of the
> dogs in the national video - the handlers make a point of showing some slack
> on
> the leash but the dogs are racing (and I mean really racing) as fast as they
> can around the ring - the only difference is that the handler has learned to
> run very fast and can keep up with the race. Is that how we want to see our
> dogs shown? I really would like to know the Listers' opinions.> > DK
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It can be more "exciting" to watch, and we do want our dogs to have some fire
and attitude......but to win or lose on HOW THEY SHOW is becoming a problem.
YES....IT IS A SHOW......but not a performance event!
There is really nothing in the Standard about what we expect and ask of our
German Shepherd Dogs and our handlers, and even our double handlers now.
It is fun and exciting to watch.........but we have also dug a hole we are
having
problems digging out of.
How many times have we seen a dog look mediocre ....and then as it is doubled
and it picks up momentum and speed and all of a sudden.....TOPLINE & FRONT!!!
WAHOO......gorgeous illusion!!!
Our most important breeding tool has become our double handling toys. <G>
If we can't breed it.......make it appear like we have. Bad back....no
problem
just double harder..... no rear drive......teach the dog to 'dig in' and
pull....no
front...no problem....hold them up and get them to lean into the leash harder!
We're on a fast train of gimmicks to give an illusion to fool the judges.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxx
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