says WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF AT DOG SHOWS? This handler behavior is destroying dog show competition. Many amateur dog show competitors are dropping out because they have been on the receiving end of a Handlers nastiness. AKC needs to be taking steps to correct poor judg- ing and poor dog show behavior. —Anonymous
“A SIMPLE, ‘HI, GOOD MORNING’ GOES A LONG WAY.”
Bred by Exhibitor groups. —Anonymous
More breeders and or owners (not Professional Handlers) getting placements in the group rings. Judges who are actu- ally friendly towards exhibitors even though they are not pros. —Anonymous
More Veterans classes! —Anonymous
Public food stand options. Often little to nothing to eat. —Anonymous
Entries in the classes, not just BOB! —Anonymous
More non-dog show exhibitor (user friendly) and attention catching activities. More opportunities for social interaction, especially between veterans and new exhibitors. More ven- dors who are not just focused on pet wear and pet products, but other products of interest to exhibitors and spectators alike. More rings devoted to youngsters, including perhaps an all 4H venue and completion in a fun atmosphere where they can show, but also learn. More outreach by clubs to find juniors and get them actively encouraged to come to meet- ings and join in, including preparation of extensive local pro- grams to make them want to come and stay and build rela- tionships. I could go on and on. Sorry for all this, since it likely should have been only one answer, and a short one. —Anonymous
I would love to see a more public friendly atmosphere— handlers are generally very dismissive to anyone in their way—anyone thinking about joining this sport will certainly change their minds. —Pam Williams
Health issue seminars. —Anonymous
I would like to see more general vendors as well as spe- cialty vendors. —Anonymous
Judges looking at the dogs, versus the person on the end of the lead. —Anonymous
Fair and honest judges, not political! —Anonymous
Social events (potlucks, BBQs, etc.), seminars/education for exhibitors/breeders and spectators, rescue group promo- tion and “fun” dog events such as Fast CAT, CAT, Trick Dog, etc. (and promote these events to “pet” owners as well—we should be partners with them as this is where the majority of our puppies go). —Pamela Preston
I would like to see more sportmanship and welcoming to new people. —Anonymous
More dogs entered! —Anonymous
Bred By exhibitor groups! —Anonymous
I would like to see more spectators. —Anonymous
Dogs! —Anonymous
Good Sportsmanship. People saying hi. Even if it is a club just providing donuts and coffee in the morning and greeting everybody. A simple, ‘Hi, Good Morning’ goes a long way. I would also love to see people clap for all the dogs in the ring if they are going to clap at all because each one deserves it regardless. —Kimberly Bettandorff
Working classes for breed specific field titled Sporting, Herding, Working, Terrier and Hound breeds. —Anonymous
More sportsmanship and socializing and less pettiness. —Anonymous
More Performance Events. —Anonymous
Comraderie, kindness and good manners —Anonymous
Larger numbers of dogs exhibited, more public visitors and media coverage. —Anonymous
Honest, Knowledgeable judging. Judges judging to the Standard and not to what the advertising or handlers tell them is correct. —Anonymous
Exibitors being kinder to the public. —Anonymous
Judges that judge the dogs according to the Standards and not by the person at the end of a lead. It’s embarrassing to see handlers drag a dog around the ring and then see them win. It’s also embarrassing to see a handler react in a nasty manner when they lose to a dog that really fits the standard.
Conditions that would favor more entries and more ven- dors. —Anonymous
Organized programs of Judge Education Seminars. —Anonymous
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