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Originally Posted by gemy  If what has been told to you was told in confidence "ie never tell this practice" then of course you are honor bond to uphold the confidence.
But if not, then you share as you wish. I for one, even if it might mean my competitor could equalize an advantage I might have, will always share my knowledge, such as it is. There is so much to learn just watching handling from the ringside, of course that is not grooming, but it is a very important faucet of showing, that I have learnt and seen for myself some of the "tricks" of the trade.
For me good sportsmanship includes teaching those newbies to the ring and making them feel welcome. They are after all the future of our sport. |
I never showed but I've watched my breeder get and stay at the top, her grooming was amazing. Although she couldn't help people before showing, she was never rude. She even made a video so everyone could see all the tricks she used to make her dogs look impeccable and it sold like hot cakes.
I totally agree here with gemy, new people are the future of the sport.