What Would You Do If This Was Your Dog?

[doberdogsfd]

This was sent to me last PM and I actually had to watch it 3 times to make sure I was actually seeing what I was seeing.

When you watch it, keep in mind that the person is a "judge" and that the handler that was entrusted with the care and safety of this young dog.

I commend the owner of this dog for putting this out there. So many would have just accepted it and never show to this jackass again. Exposure is the key. I am hoping the handler is off the payroll and facing some accountability for allowing it.

http://www.bajaryoutube.com/watch/?v=NRyREk20v7w

Cheryl

[Elaine]

Without question the conduct is egregious… :mad: but, beyond that, what the hell is the judge wearing??? :eek: An obgyn could do a pretty thorough exam from ringside. :rolleyes: Possibly she thinks there is a Pole in the ring…. she looks like she belongs in a Strip Club.


Moving on... Cheryl, could you post my new FAVORITE Christmas morning video??? The one you have on Facebook???

[doberdogsfd]

Oh ya!!:D

Give me a few and i am on it!!

[doberdogsfd]

Did any of you think I meant a few minutes? :confused:

[Athy]

Uh what the heck??? That poor dog - that kind of treatment is sure to guarantee a bright and happy attitude in the ring... NOT. That's really poor.


Athy

[Elaine]

Thirty years ago I showed Lhasa Apsos and trained more than a few. They can be a bit independent, so I sort of get that this dog could be more of a show machine, but training takes place months earlier, essentially from about 6-8 weeks on. One does not attempt to force the issue in the ring, with the owner standing inertly to the side. This judge seems to be an advocate of the “Choke and Wrestle” approach to showing dogs. I’d like to take this judge out to the parking lot and show her how her training technique feels (but somehow I feel like Bob would get the point across better). Notice how the poor animal will not even approach her on the down and back?

[Athy]

What was her purpose in doing all that? Was she trying to ensure that the head was properly attached to the neck and wouldn't pop off like a Barbie doll head in the hands of your kid brother???

I think the dog showed good sense to avoid her on the down and back.

I know you want to win at the dog show but I think if a judge laid hands on my dog in that manner in the ring, I'd have to remove my dog, leave the ring and go directly to the show chair and lodge a complaint. I know this show wasn't held in the US so I'm not sure what rules governed it but that was pretty over the top IMHO.

Athy

[doberdogsfd]

I got wind there may be charges being filed on her...it could be crap.
The ring the neck method like a chicken going to the pot is over the edge.

Athy...I have been at the show ring for a longtime.....NEVER have I seen an
judge put handles on a dog like that!!

Keep in mind, Gwen was my handler since I was knee high in this game. I can't IMAGINE that woman or her kid, standing there and letting ANYONE
do that to a dog that was on the end of her leash. Diego or Kelly for that matter either.

Like I said, I watched in stunned silence ( hard to do with me...silence part..:)) several times.


Cheryl