[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Here's a Novel thought.
- From: caggra@xxxxxxx
- To: inflight2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:58:02 -0500
The answer to your last question is YES. In my opinion anyway, everything you
wrote would at least help the current trend of lower entries and less people.
To your handler questions....for me -
1) NO...I work as a full-time Recruiter/Sales Rep.
2) My name is on all of my Mom's dogs, but she rarely breeds anymore. I have
also co-owned and co-bred with a couple of clients in order to make an
arrangement where I co-owned with them and showed for free or reduced fees
because they could not afford to spend too much.
3) That's easy - Client A. It's funny because just yesterday I emailed a
client and thanked them for always bringing their dogs to the shows in good
condition, groomed, trained and ready to show and win. They are one of my more
successful clients. Funny how a little work from owners AND handlers as a team
can equal success. This also keeps everyone involved and gives everyone
satisfaction from the involvement in the success. However, I have client a's,
b's & c's.....and I love the b'c and c's too! LOL
Jeff Pyle
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From: inflight2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:34 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Here's a Novel thought.
What if our Handlers, who know very well that they hold the key to the
success or failure of the breed because of their power actually answered the
following questions:
1) Do you show German Shepherd Dogs as your primary source of income?
2) Do you also breed, either by actually whelping the litters on your
property or by having your name on the litters?
3) Which type of client do you PREFER to show for:
a) The client who knows the breed, brings the dog to the show, grooms
for themselves and has a fair idea on how to present a dog and the dog is
"basically" trained?
b) The client who may or may not know the breed, brings the dog to the
show bathed but you (or your lackey) have to re-groom because they didn't do
it right?
c) The client who gives you the dog to do everything with little or no
intervention?
I think if our handlers gave open ended answers to these questions (instead
of just "yes or no") ie, do a little soul searching, I think it might be
time for them to consider the following:
- A lot people who have a deep passion for this breed and a deeper
knowledge are the ones who want to remain hands on in the showing process of
their animals.
- A lot of people who are trying to learn this breed are frustrated
at not being able to be hands on in the showing process of their animals
(hence European style shows are flourishing with younger, vital people-it's
very hands on - as are rally & agility which also continue to grow in
popularity).
- A lot of people really cannot fathom the idea of prima-donna
handlers who book dogs and never put a hand on them until they are brought
ringside and hooked on the end of the handler's lead.
- A lot of people cannot understand how they are unable to place
their great show prospects into show homes anymore, because there are
handlers selling "show" prospects to these potential buyers.
Now breeders - what if handlers said, for one year, we're going to do
something different to try and help the entire process:
1) We're going to pro-rate our fees based upon the amount of hands on
effort you put into the dog. Bring me a dog that is ring trained, groomed
and ready to go, and I'll charge you (cheap + expenses). The more effort my
"team" or I put into making this dog look good, the more it will cost.
2) If we breed any litters, your puppies will be our primary focus in
finding show homes.
3) If we procure potential show homes, we will help you sell the
puppies, BUT, we will NOT charge these new people outrageous prices for
young animals that do not even have their teeth in, ears up, etc.
Would any of the above help people to show more dogs??
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Kathaleen Strong
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