[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Helping Newbies
- From: TRocknroll@xxxxxxx
- To: roxyjoefrankie@xxxxxxxxx, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:18:32 EDT
Everyone once in awhile I find the need to comment on a subject and this is
one. It has hit to close to home recently. Seems that more often than
not these past few years, I have been the one burnt and discouraged by
trying to be a good mentor and friend to our breed.
Many years ago when I started in this breed, I found myself saying the same
thing that is stated below. People were not friendly and I felt like I
had the big "L" on my forehead and no one wanted to associate with a beginner
and give advice. I vowed not to be like that.
Well....now I understand why people don't reach out like they should. I
even went so far as to give my pick of the litter to new show people. It
was a huge mistake (but must say, it looks like it is turning out). Seems
"newbies" say they want to learn and listen but don't.
I find it is better to stick to oneself instead of offering advice and
help. Dog showing is my hobby and I use to have so much fun. These past
years, the fun is going away and I am starting to rethink about continuing
this
hobby that I love so much. A person can be friendly, helpful, and try to
do all the right things for this breed and still get stabbed in the back and
trampled upon. That is why so many of us experienced people are backing
off and keeping to ourselves. Kindness is not look upon as just that
anymore. JMHO.
In a message dated 7/7/2010 11:28:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
roxyjoefrankie@xxxxxxxxx writes:
Being fairly new to showing although i have always had German shepherds
I'd like to say that we need more mentors helping out the newbies. It has
been a rough road for myself trying to get people to be friendly and give
advice without being put out. I recently approached a new person and gave
advice on showing and she was greatly appreciative for my thoughtfulness. She
also has had a hard time meeting people and making friends. She is young and
very excited to show but was becoming disappointed in how she was treated.
I have been lucky enough lately to get myself a good mentor and help guide
me along and introduce me to people who seems to be very nice and some not
so. But that is fine. I take it all in stride. I'm not a quitter and have
prevailed through alot of mean remarks and laughs behind my back. It's the
love for the breed that keeps me going. . My point is Help these new people
yes, there competition but that's what it's all about. And without
the new young and upcoming exhibitors and handlers you all ask, where will
we be in the near future. I'd like to see more kindness and introductions
to the new people you meet at shows. You never know they may teach us all a
few new things and what does it hurt in meeting new friends and answering
a few questions. Alittle kindness can go along way.
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