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Poisoning at dog shows. I came across this article and thought I should share. It's not something I've really thought of before but something I guess we all need to be aware of in this day and age: DOGS POISONED AT DOG SHOWS | TheDogPress May 2011 |
Personally, I don't really see this being a problem. Most exhibitors I know, NEVER leave their dogs unattended. If they have to leave the grooming area for any reason, they make sure someone is keeping an eye on their dogs. Other than that, they are back in their rooms or motorhome and it's unlikely someone is going to break in. Guess it could happen, just not likely. JMO |
I have seen people leave their dogs unattended especially ringside while they go into the ring and yes, we are all sort of watching the dogs but eye's are usually more on the ring than on the dogs. It is happening - it has happened. I hope it's not very likely and I hate that it is something we all need to be aware of. How easy would it be for someone to put antifreeze in your dogs water dish or offer a treat that was laced with something? I am a very trusting person and I wouldn't normally think twice if someone offered my puppy a little treat. But I do really hope you are right and it's something that's so rare that it's not worth worrying about. |
With so much emphasis on 'winning' and the apparent stated/perceived value of a show dog always being emphasized it's no wonder the jealous sick people do this sort of stuff. Just when you think people can't stoop any lower - there's another thing come up. |
There was a thread like this about a year ago on YT. I think it was supposed to be a PETA thing. If anyone's crazy enough to be against people and for animals, yet poison dogs, its PETA. |
That is just terrible!! To have to worry about that at a dog show! When reading the drugs that can be used that quickly dissipate, we've had such cases in human med. The potassium chloride is well known in human med as an injectable that can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Also, a drug used for anesthetic purposes, a muscle relaxant called "succhs" (succhynolcholine chloride) is an injectable that has been linked in mysterious human deaths. It also has a quick dissipation. I feel bad for the exhibitors who have someone killing their dog to worry about! |
I suppose I have been spoiled living in this part of the country. Around here, Texas/Oklahoma, most all the Yorkie exhibitors set up together in the grooming area and just look out for each other. That's just the way it's done, in the grooming area and ring side. |
We do try to set up together, but sometimes there just aren't many Yorkies or black russians at the show. Usually then I set up with the pro handlers. And yes we do watch each other's dogs. Mostly there is at least one assistant sometimes two always present if most of us are off to the ring. And basically we all know each other. But I have heard of suspected dog poisioning (three times) in different venues over I guess about eight years or so. It saddens me to think it would be a fellow exhibitor that would stoop so low. I was at Hamburg once, and the grooming area was separate from the show rings; we just had got back in with our then pup and everyone told us we missed all the excitement, apparently two kids (old enough to know better), went around opening up crates and letting out about 3 dogs. So that time the buddy system didn't work so well. Dave and I went back into the vendor area and bought a lock for Magics crate. |
This just happened today. Petizione: Justice for the dogs poisoned at San Marino Dog Show | Firmiamo.it |
Why is it titled "Justice for dogs poisoned..." that article didn't really explain anything. :confused: |
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This was an international show held in Italy and I do believe under-handed type competition is more likely there, than here in the States. Not saying, things don't happen here, but it's usually more of the bad-mouthing other competitors type thing here - spreading rumors, rather than the evil poisoning of dogs. |
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And yes rumors and bad mouthing does go on by competitors but there is also the spectators or non competitors that you need to look at to. I think regardless of whether it happens here or not, I would still be cautious because you never know what could happen. |
Anyone that takes a dog to a show should take many precautions. Dogs can pass around contagious viruses and they can pick up things off the ground, like pills, that have been accidentally dropped. Another thing I recommend is to never buy bait at a dog show. It is best to make and take your own dog bait. It is sad that those dogs were poisoned at that show. It does not really explain if it was intentional or accidental. It could be that the chemical used on the lawn was a commercial insecticide. |
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I agree and I think the best command to teach any dog is leave it. |
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