December, 2007Class Newsletter
Perspective...
My name is Gossip. I have no respect for justice.
I maim without killing. I break hearts and Ruin lives.
I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age.
The more I am quoted the more I am believed.
My victims are helpless.
They cannot protect themselves against me because
I
have no name and no face.
To track me down is impossible.
The harder you try, the more elusive I
become.
I am nobody's friend.
Once I tarnish a reputation, it is never the same.
I topple governments and
wreck marriages.
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and
indigestion.
I make innocent people cry in their pillows. Even my name hisses.
I am
called Gossip.
I make headlines and heartaches.
BEFORE you repeat a story ask yourself, is it true? Is it fair? Is it
necessary?...
If not, DO NOT REPEAT IT!
New Price Category...(for senior dogs)
I have been wanting to make a separate price category for dogs that are 10
years old or older. Starting 2008 it is done. $20 and it does not
matter if they go in once or twice!
Also starting 2008 all first dogs handled by their owners is increased
by two dollars to $30. The price for me or Matt to handle your dog remains
the same.
You can get a copy of the 2008 price list at any of the class locations.
Here are some interesting commands that beginners(?) give their dogs.
What-are-you-doing-you-stupid-wretch ? This means that the handler has gotten out of position.
You-stupid-dog-why-donnnn't-you-listen-to-me? This usually means that the handler is flanking the dog into the fence.
What-are-you-doing?-Go-back-to-where-you-are-supposed-to-be! This usually means that the handler moved his crook or said a herding command while talking to someone else.
Why do you potty the arena whenever I tell you to hurry up!?
OK-Go-back-to-where-you-are-supposed-to-be! This owner has trained the dog that he is released with the word "OK" so when ever they use it in conversation with someone the dog hears it and is released to do whatever he wants to.
Enough said?