Maybe the UScA membership should decides on new rules ? - Page 3

My humble statement: 

My disappointment when viewing the videos is as follows.  As a lover of animals with a particular love of canines it always pains me when I see animals that are forced to do something that is beyond their capabilities or does not come naturally to them or to expect them to do things for which they were ill prepared for or trained as well as seeing humans entrap them in a life that they neither deserve or asked for.  I am very young in the sport, as old as my 5 year old dog. 

I am a product of purchasing a puppy here in the USA. I purchased my puppy at 8 weeks for what some would consider here a small fortune from a UScA recognized breeder (at the time).  Much has been written about this breeder who fortunately no longer is in “our” breed.  The breeder’s name is now long gone but at the time it was a website with many false promises.  With the many complaints associated with this kennel, UScA was not in the position to affect any kind of sanction against the breeder, nor did they have any interest.  First disappointment.

I had thought at that time, if the breeder received so much money for these valuable pups then at least he/she would take good care of the foundation stock as well as the babies. This assumption was very wrong on my part.  Second disappointment.

Having just moved to the USA. I became a member of the UScA because I was interested in the sport of SchH.  Interestingly enough, it is a necessity to become a member in order to register with the German parent club (SV).  My dog was an individual registration.  I found a small group of AKC trainers on the Eastern Shore of MD who regularly brought in a top SchH trainer.  This is how my puppy and I started out in the sport.  I drove him up and down the East Coast, to Canada to work together with this trainer, who I today call my dear friend.  Many bright lights and happiness here.

The dog showed well in various club shows and went SG3 at a UScA Siegershow.