In a message dated 2/13/02 4:13:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< And I've got another pet hate - people who squeak squeaky toys right next to your dog just as you've got the (perfect) stand, or throw something on the floor with a splat! at the same point ... >> These are just plain rude and in my opinion a mark of a poor trainer. First of all don't do something to increase your odds at the expense of another like using a squeaky toy or throwing bait. Thats poor sportsmanship in my opinion. I saw a lady at an old club show throw bait and it landed in the lap of this poor old lady in the front row. Not even an oops I'm sorry from the thrower. This is rude. I saw some bait tossing at Westminster too. Is this the only way these elite pro's can get a dog to look good? I saw a lady in Atlanta at a CKCS show last year put her dog on the table and step back about 3 feet in front of the table. The dog was so well trained it stood perfect on that table for examination looking at its owner the whole way. That impressed me. Thats training. And it didn't take kneeling or bait throwing. Dave CastleMyst Cavaliers http://members.aol.com/CMystCavs ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
