[NAGDU] dogs and convention

[Cindy Ray]

I always found that it was well to get to convention a little early, too. My
ex-husband did this partly because he has a severe hearing loss and it was
easier for him to learn the lay of the land when there weren't quite so many
people around. I found, and so did he, that if the dogs had enough down
time, and if we didn't show too much stress ourselves, they were willing and
eager to accept the challenge laid out before them. Except for the last year
I took a dog to convention, I enjoyed taking mine very much, the exception
of Weird Wayne pooping on the tenth floor of the hotel in Detroit. Wayne
wasn't keen on working, but when he came to new places he was more apt to do
it, so for a few days he would be eager to work the convention.
Cindy Lou Ray


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Subject: [NAGDU] dogs and convention

Hi everyone,

 

I agree that convention can be stressful for both dogs and  handlers.

 

I have found that it is helpful to arrive a couple of days before the
seminar day so that I can get the lay of the land, so to speak.

Also, schools often send instructors who can help with issues and also with
orientation questions.

Others have said this,and I also agree that it is very important to give
your dog downtime. I sometimes did this and just arrived a little later at
meetings and so forth.

 

I think it is a rewarding experience to bring our dogs to the convention
because they show you what they are capable of handling.

 

Best

 

Liz

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