[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The difference between handlers
- From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:36:22 EDT
Zoa makes what I was going to say and doing it much better. More, A handler
isn't a HANDLER unless they can make the dog look better in the ring than I
or my next door neighbor. A good handler doesn't make excuses about the dog's
performance. And the good handler never, never messes up a dog so another
dog can win.
If a handler refuses to groom a dog, say it up front and say how it can get
done. Getting to the showgrounds with a clean, but not "finished" dog and
then being told the expected last minute "prepping" isn't going to happen is a
bad start to the day.
I'll second Zoa's comment about taking the dog to win. Bringing a dog to
help pay the gas and expenses for another more favored dog, even with the best
handler that makes dogs "sparkle" is a real turn-off.
And finally, being polite and friendly, even if they don't have a dog for
them at that show. Or they are booked, and the exhibitor has somebody else
handling that day. Some handlers are great that way, they are gracious and
polite, and not just friendly for the day they have your dog. When asked for
advice about a dog, whether they are working that dog that day or not, they
take
the time...or make a time...and talk , make the exhibitor feel part of a team.
The personal relationship makes it all work so much better.
That makes for a great handler.
Stormy
In a message dated 10/1/08 9:01:50 AM, zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> I
> don't want a handler to lie to me about the worth of my dog and then use my
> dog as the gas dog for the Fla Circuit, for example. I am also not
> interested in drama and temper tantrums at shows. So, the difference between
> good and
> great boils down to relationship skills for me!
> Zoa
> Dr. Zoa Rockenstein
> www.riverrockshepherds.com
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Barbara Galasso <uwish@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 9:27:20 AM
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] The difference between handlers
>
> I was talking to someone about handlers this morning. It got me
> thinking....we discuss the difference between good dogs and what makes a
> dog great. So my question is: what's the difference between a good
> handler and a great handler? In other words, what makes a handler great?
> Best, Barbara
>
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