I
will not be rejoining in 2014 due to all the new restrictions.
I
feel it is not in my dogs' best interests to run under these circumstances.
I
am trying to build relationships with each of my dogs for long and happy
competing careers, but cannot under these conditions.
I
will still support the shows as best I can in order to stay on the Province's
show league.
I am talking about unpleasantness, and rules being twisted
to suit people… General nastiness, unproffessionalism, back-biting, etc
I have respectfully queried things that are not being done
according to the rules, on courses, and the responses I have got were rude and
dismissive, and I have had to endure further victimisation because of it.
It is any handler's right to query something that is not
according to the regulations, as this is the platform on which we are expected
to compete.
As a judge I would never speak to people in a way in which I
have been spoken to.
Regarding rewards…. I work a certain way with my dogs, and
if any Committee is going to tolerate others screaming, shouting, swearing and
then not tolerate me praising my dogs the way I see fit, without harming or
getting in anyone else's way - then I want no part of it.
In addition, my aim it to promote well-bred, structurally
sound working dogs, and that means having b1tches in season that work.
They are penalised in leagues etc, as they are not allowed
to be on the grounds or compete, so it's really not worth it to be a part of
it. I am a judge, KUSA member and breeder and trainer and working disciplines
competitor, and I feel that these new rules being implemented by those sitting
on Committees are starting to go against the aims of KUSA and the promotion of
well bred dogs all round..
