butterflyuk

This year I did not attend THE event of the dog world. Personally I do not like the showing of dogs. Of course I like to appreciate the beauty of a good looking dog but the show world to me is obsessed with the idea of perfection of the breed standard. Many breeds are manipulated to achieve a perfect sample of the animal. During the day many handlers appear to be stressed and the dogs appear to be tired and bored with all the waiting in the cages and the noise and the hoards of people. I absolutely hate the obsession of the handlers to incessantly keep grooming the poor dogs.

I do love to go to the biggest show in the country though mainly for the agility and obedience trials and secondly for the doggy shopping. I have been watching the show on the TV tonight. One of the best thing is the dance show at the end. This time the dance to music involved all her four dogs. It was magic. Isn't it a wonderful feeling when your dog understands your every expression, every move and is so willing to obey the command and so willing to please you. You just need to take time to teach them.

There are no bad dogs - there are only bad owners.