[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: newbies and cheating
- From: Daryl Lauffer <daryllauffer@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <slvrcrkgsd@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:34:56 -0600
Carrie,I had a similar experience as a newbie. One of the first shows we went
to we saw a top handler dislocate a gay tail so that it hung instead of carried
over the back. I was horrified. Being brand new, we weren't sure if anyone
would believe us or who even to report that to. We were standing right next
to them, the handler laughed and said it's done all the time and claimed it
didn't hurt the dog. The dog finished that weekend. I often wonder if the
owners knew what was going on. We also watched him give Rescue Remedy to a dog
he didn't want to win that day. Really opened our eyes. Since then we won't
let our dogs travel with anyone we don't know on a personal level. Even to be
groomed, if I don't know them personally we stay right with our dogs the entire
time. It really soured us on showing and the real quality of dogs you see in
the Review.
During a conversation with a specialty judge after a show, the judge stated
they they based their choice on side gait and how pretty they were to look at.
Hmmm....... Yep, I'd vote for testing.Dee Lauffer
Msg: #1 in digestSubject: newbies and cheatingDate: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:24:33
-0400From: slvrcrkgsd@xxxxxxx As a young person, new to showing, I was on one
of my first road trips to a small Midwest AB Show about 10 years ago.? We
realized that The handler with the top GSD of that year was there.? I was so
excited, as I had only seen them on TV, never in person.? While?looking for a
grooming space, we?saw the top GSD being dyed with black on the?face and
saddle.? I no?longer pay attention to the top AB?GSD, as I don't know if it is
real or fake. ?I know they are not the only ones doing it, but I?saw that?in
person as a newbie, so it soured my impression.? I stuck with obedience and
agility for a few years before getting back into conformation.? I can see that
newbies could easily be turned away by the cheating and politicking that goes
on. Carrie Adams
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