[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Temperament Test
- From: InquestGSD@xxxxxxx
- To: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx, mgolant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:04:36 EST
_Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxxx (mailto:Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx) writes:
I was also present at that board meeting and listened to the discussion on
temperament testing. There was many good points both for and against
having
the test. One of the biggest problems is an incorrectly administered test,
more amongst our all breed judges, but still includes some of the specialty
judges. It appears to be a matter of interpretation by some, we all do
not
see things the same.
Perhaps more judges seminars might help to better educate the less informed
if the test as we now know it is to continue.
Another problem I've seen is handlers not knowing what to do, or refusing to
follow instructions at the time of Temperament Testing. Now, from outside
the ring everyone is going "that dog must have bad temperament" when the
reality could be that the judge didn't get a real opportunity to test the dog
due
to "handler error".
I've seen the handlers twirling around with the dogs and the judges just
saying: "forget it".
If the judge is pressed for time, or has an "you should know what I want"
attitude, is all over.
Now you have to deal with PO'd or confused owners, who KNOW their dog is ok.
JMO
Ileana
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