[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The trots
- From: Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Gsdman2@xxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 23:01:20 -0500
As usual, Tom, you are too sensible for a whole lot of people!!! Not
all, just a whole lot! :-)
Peggy
Gsdman2@xxxxxxx wrote:
>I am probably one of the original "loose lead" fanatics. I wanted that back
>when dogs were always on tight leads and dragging their handlers along.
>However, the loose lead does not equal "go slow." In my opinion, it is fine
>and
>good to ask the dogs to go easy. We are looking for efficient gait, and going
>easy demonstrates that. At the same time though, I have seen dogs that had no
>problem going easy, but couldn't keep up when the pace was increased. Some of
>them kick up higher in the front or rear, or both. Some of them merely show
>that they were at full drive and reach at the slow trot. A correct dog can
>increase its speed while remaining in a balanced trot. Rear drive increases
>and
>so ground coverage increases. I merely believe it is better to judge the
>dogs at various speeds, to insure that the best, is actually the best.
>
>
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