Things I have learnt from being a member at Wascana Dog Club
1. When Carol says “Bring boots” to the tracking test she means TALL BLACK RUBBER boots, not those expensive short waterproof hiking things you just bought for lots of money!!!
2. When in retrieving class never throw a dead duck by it’s neck – Hmmmm – the head might be the only thing left in your hand!
3. Before you enter the showring behind all the “big boys” and the winning girls you need to put down that first place blue ribbon your boy just got when he ran around the ring by himself. It looks just a little amateurish to prance around with your cherished little ribbon still clutched firmly in your grasp! (And yes, I still have all of them!)
4. It is frowned upon to have your dog race around through all the tunnels in a puppy frenzy the first time you try agility off leash! It probably isn’t good when the instructor’s only comment is “You named him!”
5. Having a “showdog” means spending two hours fussing, primping and brushing – the DOG!
6. These guys really use a dead duck, not a bumper for the WC trials! Help!!! Although both might be wrapped in paper, be careful not to mix up the beef with the frozen mallard!
7. Before you turn it on, make sure you aren’t pointing the blowdryer nozzle at all the show entry papers and receipts you piled on top of the crate.
8. If you are going to put the treat in your mouth to encourage your dog to sit correctly on the obedience recall – make sure it’s not something disgusting! The dog doesn’t know what to do if you are spitting all over the place!
9. Wet Golden’s take more than one hour to blow dry completely!!
10. Never invite the "hubby" to come watch the dog show from ringside - BIG mistake unless you want the dog to be constantly facing the wrong direction as he spends all his energy looking for "the other half!"
11. If there is an error, whether tracking, retrieving, showing or obedience – it’s NOT the dog but rather the HANDLER......
10. Never invite the "hubby" to come watch the dog show from ringside - BIG mistake unless you want the dog to be constantly facing the wrong direction as he spends all his energy looking for "the other half!"
11. If there is an error, whether tracking, retrieving, showing or obedience – it’s NOT the dog but rather the HANDLER......
And lastly – life is just more fun with a dog in it!
Joni & Rowdy.
3 comments:
You forgot this "learnt" detail Joni. " You mean I can't really take my treat pouch into the obedience ring"
YES! I forgot about that - He does soooo much better with smelly sausage!
Too funny! Our whole family is proud of you two! I'm still not getting you duck-throwing gloves for Christmas, though. Just doesn't seem right....
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