We're currently taking Bastard Dog to a few fun dog shows as part of his socialisation process. He's loving it as is dd but I can't believe how serious some folk take it.
We've seen a bloke (same bloke) at the last two shows who has 3 spaniels. He brings them along in a crate on wheels/go kart thing. He brushes the dogs non stop including in the ring.
He also does the thing of getting the dog to stand properly, he's not the only one. Loads of them are at it, this bloke in particular really pulls the dogs about. He's got the muzzle in a vice like grip and then pulling the dogs legs about so they're all lined up straight. He got pissed off with the dog for wriggling today and shook it when the judge wasn't looking
Child handler class had 3 girls in it who I can't believe were under 16. They were wearing blazers and skirts. Doing this thing where they kind of kiss their fingers nosily and then wave the fingers in front of the dogs nose to get its attention, repeatedly.
I've told dd she's got to practise her dog show walk as there seems to be one.
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When did fun dog shows get so serious?
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VivaLeBeaver · 18/08/2013 22:30
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