Universal Sieger---Again/ Best Wishes to Karen & Ule

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by Mystere on 02 October 2008 - 12:10

Chris, Not bitter. I simply loath the dishonesty and deceit behind false declarations, such as several made regarding Universal Sieger. It trivializes the effoorts made by people like Ravi and Karen. Simple. I feel the same about people who lie about being HOT. Again, simple. I have made my point on that issue and I am not going to respond further to those who condone and excuse such behavior. I understand why you would condone and accept it, though. We simply disagree. Now, in the spirit of your green board, please stay on topic, which is kudos to those, like Karen, Ravi, and Ted, who made their declarations and followed through on them. I hope to see them all in Texas and will be cheering them all on!!

by Blitzen on 02 October 2008 - 12:10

Ditto, Mystere. Kudos to all these owners and dogs that have made the grade this year. They are all winners!!

by Shelley Strohl on 02 October 2008 - 13:10

You are so right, Sunshine. The bond with a dog is EVERYTHING. Look how Carol was when I showed him in the working dog class in Pittsburgh shortly after I got him. He barely outed at the last minute because he felt like he was almost alone out there. A lot of dogs who fail bitework in the Sieger Shows fail because they don't even know their handlers, let alone have a strong bond. with them. (One of my biggest gripes BTW) A few months later he'd do anything for me. You can't force yourself on a strong, proud dog. I know that.

I only had Ronaldo here a few weeks. He was only just starting to seriously bond with me. Sure, he liked me fine, but one whiff of Randy and he all but forgot I existed no matter where we were. CONFLICT! I had to take videos of our practice to show what we'd accomplished because performance went right out of the window the minute he sensed his beloved owner. Can't fault a dog for that, and you can't fault the concerned owner for wanting to see their dog, although I don't normally allow an owner to visit a dog I'm training until its ready to go home, for just that reason! The older the dog, the longer it takes to bond with him, especially if that dog has been loved day in and day out by its owner, not just thrown in a kennnel and hauled out to show or breed.

We tried. Time was not on our side. We only would have had 6 mos. at the outside to get ready for Texas. I think a year would have been just about right. Not everybody has time to take away from work and family to pursue their dreams for their kids OR their dogs. If they did, there would be a lot more kids home schooled. That's where I come in. No bad reflection on anybody, and certainly not the dogs.

by Mystere on 02 October 2008 - 13:10

Exactly!! And those who tried and may end up a bit short are STILL winners and heroes!! They deserve every bit of recognition and respect.

by Mystere on 02 October 2008 - 13:10

It would be nice to have "something," some kind of recognition for all the Uni Si contenders who make it to Texas, and those who tried. What do you think (and how many are willing to contribute)? Ribbons? Certificates? Bottle of wine? ?

by Blitzen on 02 October 2008 - 13:10

That's a great idea, Mystere. I'd donate to that project. I think a commemorative ribbon or plaque would be approporiate. These would be HOT dogs, right?

by Shelley Strohl on 02 October 2008 - 13:10

Surely they have trophies for Vice U/S and beyond? Some recognition is surely due for the nominees who make it to Texas.

by Mystere on 02 October 2008 - 14:10

Karen and Ravi are HOT. Ted and Zar I think are not. Ted is the only one who has actually entered for the Nationals, thus far (deadline is later this month). I will check with Julia about entries that just may not be showing on the website, yet. I think we can get commemorative ribbons fairly easily, but would probably have to purchase more than the handful we'd need. What about getting whatever the minimum is and just not have the year engraved, so we can use the rest next year? :-)

by Shelley Strohl on 02 October 2008 - 14:10

How about something to present at the awards ceremony, later to be engraved further and sent on to the recipient? Extras could be held over for future use.

by Blitzen on 02 October 2008 - 14:10

That sounds like a plan, Mystere. Does it matter if these dogs are HOT or not?

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