who said that?

[M&K's Retrievers]

Is it not legit to ask how this affects marking ability (or steadieness?)

Sure it's legit to wonder about it but it's their dog. Why question it on POTUS? If DD creates problems, they have to deal with it.

[david gibson]

So by that logic, that comment WAS directed at me and my ilk?

Julie, with this crowd, you have to pre-appologize if you say the sky is blue. That is sure to offend someone and start a firestorm.

If Gib would have just commented about his dog's accomplishments I would have been appreciative, as I am of Buzz's comments regard Dennis.

I've seen those DD comps, and some (not all) of the dogs appeared 'less than steady', in anticipation of the big event. Is it not legit to ask how this affects marking ability (or steadieness?)

the majority of dogs that are not HT/FT dogs are often very unsteady, some totally out of control. drives me crazy, but its their dog.

the people with trained retrievers never have an issue with steadiness. its not like we go up there and just do a whole weekend of out of control fun bumpers. we instill and expect the same level of OB as we would anywhere.

[gman0046]

My dogs are as steady on the dock as in the blind. It's all a matter of obedience.

[Buzz]

Sure it's legit to wonder about it but it's their dog. Why question it on POTUS? If DD creates problems, they have to deal with it.

I was just trying to get him to talk about dogs for a change.

[gman0046]

Buzz, re. your post on stirring the pot, glad to see you really do have a sense of humor.

[ducknwork]

DG, that is pretty impressive that the handlers got all six of their black dogs to jump so close to each other!

[david gibson]

DG, that is pretty impressive that the handlers got all six of their black dogs to jump so close to each other!

you ignatz, thats not what that is at all.

its just one handler!

for just one handler to get all six dogs in perfect order is even tougher!

[ducknwork]

you ignatz, thats not what that is at all.

its just one handler!

for just one handler to get all six dogs in perfect order is even tougher!

I bet that last one is pissed that he didn't get a bumper.

[zeus3925]

Of course it doesn't go on the pedigree. Neither does 99 percent of other activities people do with dogs daily for fun and enjoyment. Personally I think anything a person trains their dog to do and gets off the couch and does, is a good thing.

Read my post #43