Posted by: "Bev Stewart": "People annoy me "to no end" every day. Dogs, never!" Everyone is different. Me, I try never to get annoyed with the handlers. When...
Thanks all for sharing your troubles as well as your successes. I've been really spoiled with my dogs, so its even harder to work through some of these hard...
<So I called him for every lazy, incompetent creature under the sun and harassed him along that track so he knew he wasn't working the way I wanted. I gave him...
Whoa !! So am I !!! Marie ... From: W. Orrin Eldred II To: tracking Y Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [Tracking_Dog] Re: shutting down (and...
... working ... for ... I think what's changed is that people used to only train dogs for what they were bred specifically to do. I ask a lot of my kerry ...
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... There you have it. I don't teach mine clearance dog tracking. I teach AKC tracking, and in the past 5 years or so I've seen a marked increase in people...
Bev, what you're referring to between the drug dog and the bomb dog are trained alerts. While two different personality types can do both alerts, generally we...
Bev, You said it all. I bet there are many of us out there that feel just as you do but I could not have said it as well as you did. Thank you. Bev in...
... " I teach AKC tracking, and in the past 5 years or so I've seen a marked increase in people signing up for tracking classes because they want that VCD1. ...
... everyone to STOP badmouthing those of us who train and compete in multiple venues.� Its actually not all that easy and a VCD title is a�significant...
I don't train at 7 am. I train in the evening:) Someone has to pay for the entries. And consider me another with my pets just earning titles. Yep, that's us,...
Mindy and Susan, I honestly don't think people are against multi titled and multi talented dogs, you have a right to be proud of them. What the VCD title did...
Every activity that you do with your dog only strengthens the bond between you and deepens your communication and teamwork. So we're not all gung-ho trackers...
... between ... I totally agree with Jo Ann in this regard. I trial or train in every venue with my sheepdog and those that are "committed" to a lone sport do...
... I also agree with Lisa in this regard. Personally I'd rather see the VCD rules changed to reflect the following: VCD1: Novice Obed or Advance Rally,...
In a message dated 7/2/2008 8:32:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kb9cry@... writes: They just don't understand what they and most importantly their dog...
I disagree with your idea of changing what is involved with the VCD titles. How could they be called *Versatile Companion Dog* (1-4) if you add Conformation?...
... between ... gung-ho ... I just have to say that I agree with JoAnn. I have a nearly two year old German Shepherd. We have participated in classes for basic...
In my opinion, keep VCD, just take the tracking element out of it. Then those that have an interest in the sport will be attracted to the sport, and without...
... My email was not intended to "badmouth" people who train and compete in multiple venues. Right now, my ditzy IWS is training in agility, tracking (during...
... titles. ... I would hope that Penny and I can agree to disagree?!!! I personally am trialing my Special Dog in Conformation and my experience is that we...
Bev, It is easier to understand your frustration now that you have explained your experiences. And certainly, there are inconsiderate and selfish people in...
Just curious, why so big on the American style of conformation? Vicki _____ From: Tracking_Dog@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Tracking_Dog@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
I, too, will chime in and say "Shame on you!" to the people who are so negative about the VCD titles. We should support every person who wants to track,...
... I agree. That would also exclude all the ILP dogs who excel in all those activities. Including conformation in a VCD title offers nothing other than a ...
... My breed is a herding breed bred mostly to hunt moose. Herding breeds have descended from my breed for good reason. However, because they are NOT earth...
Why some of us put titles on dogs... What is a Title Really? by Sandy Mowery Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, Not just an adjunct...
