In order to keep the show ring fun and pleasant for everyone involved, there are some things every handler should remember when being either IN the ring or outside watching.
If you are going to be in the show ring with a dog:
#1. Do not encourage your dog to bark, while some handlers do this to keep there dogs alert and attention, it can become annoying to others as well as stressful for other dogs in the show ring. if your dog is a barker, please try to teach it a "quiet" command to make things a pleasant for everyone!
#2. One thing I often here of handlers that annoys them most is, handlers who drop treats on the ground then leave it, it is distracting to other dogs in the ring and makes it hard for other handlers to deal with, so please if you use treats as a lure- try not to throw them around the ring and allow your dog to pick them up or pick them up yourself before moving away.
#3. Teaching your dog basic obedience is extremely appreciated by other handlers- the more managed your dog is, the calmer the rest of the dogs and handlers will be.
#4. ALWAY'S KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DOG AND LEADS SHORT!!
No matter how friendly your dog is- not everyone's dog is so sweet towards other dogs and allowing your dog to rudely approach other dogs who are dog aggressive or tangle others up in a long lead is very disrespectful and could cause a serious fight and injury's to dogs and people should someone trip over a long tangled lead!
of coarse it is perfectly acceptable to allow 2 dogs to play together in an open grassy area as long as both owners agree.
#5. DO NOT BRING AN IN SEASON FEMALE TO A SHOW!
Some people do this and it is VERY disrespectful to the other handlers! male dogs are very keen on the scent of an in season female and become pretty "stupid" while smelling an in season female, they ignore handlers and commands, ignore treats and pull and tug and sometimes even become edgy and moody attempting to fight the other dogs in the ring.
So, if your female is in season or close to, please do everyone a favor and leave her at home.
#6. Another peeve of seasoned handlers I hear often is, handlers who stop to chit chat personal conversations while showing in the ring. a quick question of the judge or similar is fine, but try to avoid chit chatting about other dogs, other shows, friends or family,etc no matter how well you know the judge while in the ring handling a dog, this is very rude to the other handlers and very unsportsman like. wait until after the show or before a show to talk personal talk with the judges or other handlers in the ring.
If you are going to be in the show ring with a dog:
#1. Do not encourage your dog to bark, while some handlers do this to keep there dogs alert and attention, it can become annoying to others as well as stressful for other dogs in the show ring. if your dog is a barker, please try to teach it a "quiet" command to make things a pleasant for everyone!
#2. One thing I often here of handlers that annoys them most is, handlers who drop treats on the ground then leave it, it is distracting to other dogs in the ring and makes it hard for other handlers to deal with, so please if you use treats as a lure- try not to throw them around the ring and allow your dog to pick them up or pick them up yourself before moving away.
#3. Teaching your dog basic obedience is extremely appreciated by other handlers- the more managed your dog is, the calmer the rest of the dogs and handlers will be.
#4. ALWAY'S KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DOG AND LEADS SHORT!!
No matter how friendly your dog is- not everyone's dog is so sweet towards other dogs and allowing your dog to rudely approach other dogs who are dog aggressive or tangle others up in a long lead is very disrespectful and could cause a serious fight and injury's to dogs and people should someone trip over a long tangled lead!
of coarse it is perfectly acceptable to allow 2 dogs to play together in an open grassy area as long as both owners agree.
#5. DO NOT BRING AN IN SEASON FEMALE TO A SHOW!
Some people do this and it is VERY disrespectful to the other handlers! male dogs are very keen on the scent of an in season female and become pretty "stupid" while smelling an in season female, they ignore handlers and commands, ignore treats and pull and tug and sometimes even become edgy and moody attempting to fight the other dogs in the ring.
So, if your female is in season or close to, please do everyone a favor and leave her at home.
#6. Another peeve of seasoned handlers I hear often is, handlers who stop to chit chat personal conversations while showing in the ring. a quick question of the judge or similar is fine, but try to avoid chit chatting about other dogs, other shows, friends or family,etc no matter how well you know the judge while in the ring handling a dog, this is very rude to the other handlers and very unsportsman like. wait until after the show or before a show to talk personal talk with the judges or other handlers in the ring.
If you are going to be watching a show:
#1. As tempting as it can be, please do not bring your dogs with you to watch the show. this can be distracting to the handlers/ dogs in the ring as well as those who are trying to watch.
#2. please do not allow children to go into or play around the ring, once again, this can be extremely distracting.
#3. please do not allow children to play with toys near the ring, a dog could be tempted to reach out and grab a toy from a child.
#4. please do not cal to the dogs in the ring, feed the dogs in the ring or attempt to get the dogs attention. The handlers are working very hard to keep there dogs concentration and you calling out to, touching, or talking to the dogs directly is very rude.
#5. Some venues ask that you do not eat ringside, while plenty offer snacks and drinks, so please make sure to ask before assuming it is alright.
#1. As tempting as it can be, please do not bring your dogs with you to watch the show. this can be distracting to the handlers/ dogs in the ring as well as those who are trying to watch.
#2. please do not allow children to go into or play around the ring, once again, this can be extremely distracting.
#3. please do not allow children to play with toys near the ring, a dog could be tempted to reach out and grab a toy from a child.
#4. please do not cal to the dogs in the ring, feed the dogs in the ring or attempt to get the dogs attention. The handlers are working very hard to keep there dogs concentration and you calling out to, touching, or talking to the dogs directly is very rude.
#5. Some venues ask that you do not eat ringside, while plenty offer snacks and drinks, so please make sure to ask before assuming it is alright.