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Originally Posted by bjh  Thank you so much. That second site is very helpful. What is your opinion on what makes a great show dog..... a social dog, a dominant dog or a independent dog or could any of those personalities work in the show ring if trained properly. I know a shy dog with tail down won't work. Have you ever had a shy pup that overcame the shyness and did well as an adult in the show ring? |
Show dogs are born, however you have to cultivate it to bring it out. I watch for that outgoing dog. Of course you are socializing from the get go....
No, I've never worked with a shy pup.....I've worked with some I've had trouble to lead train. Tail dropping does not always indicate shyness....it can be overcome.
I've had pups that change rolls; One that I thought wasn't the one would emerge to be the one.
We all have a pup that has wonderful conformation, but, you don't want to have to drag it around the ring. They've got to have the total package.