September 20th 2009 3:15 pm
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Another early morning rise in preparation for my show today. I did so well at Paws in the park last weekend so mum was looking forward to the day. We only planned to stay for about 3 hours, enter me in one show and browse a few stalls.
Scamps is the Crossbreed variety of Crufts! and mum didn't really realise that until we got there BOL. It's judged very strictly with actual proper judges sending you up and down the ring and checking you over. Well it all went wrong really as soon as we got there! Auntie Kirsty informed mum as we were standing by the ring that she had a split in her BRAND NEW trousers ( don't worry it wasn't a really embarrasing split like down her butt BOL ) but it was down the side of her leg and mum got all paranoid about people looking at her and thinking "does that girl know she has a split in her trousers?" soooo she asked her dad to show me, he wasn't best pleased stating "he will pull badly trying to find you" with mum replying "well i'll hide behind the tent then!" It was all payed for so really it would be a bit pointless just going home. While we waited for Ted to finish his show mum's dad walked me back and forwards testing how i would react, i wasn't too bad but my whining was starting up again. Mum gave me treats, made me sit, asked me to wave..trying to distract me, i rather reluctantly took the treats but ignored the ones from her dad. Ted placed 6th in his class and it was my turn! So in we went and i was a little confused as to why i wasn't with mum. It was a big class again and we had to wait a fair while before being judged. Mum could hear me whining and was glad when she saw her dad fuss me, trying to comfort me. When it was my turn to be judged i saw mum didn't i! I pulled a little and mum looked away from me. I stood nicely to be judged but my whippy tail was tucked up under my belly. I jogged nicely beside Grandad and then came the waiting game.
I didn't place....again mum wasn't so bothered, she was ready to go home. My whining was becoming increasingly louder the longer we stood around and to be honest mum just knows for sure now i'm just not comfortable doing these things. I's a tough one, an outsider reading this will think "what's she doing dragging this poor dog around shows he doesn't enjoy?" but mum doesn't have a clue how i'm going to act until we get there. And not to mention this whining has only been going on for the past 3-4 weeks. But back to the show, mum was glad she wasn't on the receiving end of the judge when she came up to the dog beside me and shook her head saying "I would have picked you but your dog is overweight!" i mean..how rude?!
Mum then got chatting to two ladies on a stall and she explained my whining and the fact i'm not toy motivated or particularly treat motivated either. Ted was jumping around all over the tent playing with this big cuddly Frog, i didn't bat an eyelid. The lady said it was quite unusual as usually dogs are either toy or treat motivated. She squeaked a toy, i carried on whining. She fussed me and said "what a gorgeous and gently boy you are". Mum felt like crying with emotion to be honest because at that exact point she just felt so loving towards me and hated herself for not understanding me, me standing there all depressed and uninterested in anything. She loves me with all her heart with such an intensity it hurts sometimes.... the hours she has spent just sitting on the floor with me, taking every inch of me in, putting her head against my chest, she never wants me to be sad and has decided i will no longer be subjected to shows or training classes! It's not my "thing", some dogs are show offs ( such as Madam Missy ), some dogs are eager and quick learners, some dogs love the thrill of a high energy dog show...none of those are me. I'm content with a warm and cosy bed and good walks. Basically i am the original pet BOL. I don't need ANYTHING to keep me stimulated as such and i do not go crazy if i don't work/play/walk/show/train!
Nan said whether i'm possibly shy...finding it difficult to play or interact at public events. I am a completely different dog at home and on walks. You'd have to see it to believe it.
Anyway, sorry for the long post just wanted to explain a few things and share my day. I'm just glad i have a mum who recognizes when i'm down & fearful....
Leave A Comment | 3 people already have Hugs Tyler you are your own way and your way is how it has to be...You are just a simple loving dog.. Hugs Min.. Ty... just the same for humans Sweetie. We all.. Furs included... have to find what it is in life we want and need.. and can reasonably have. You are simply WONDERFUL you.. and that is beyond price or trophies...
Your Mum loves you so very much.. and she just needed to be sure you tired a few things... but now she knows what you need .. she will understand you much more.
Love is a wonderful thing.. and never easy to understand... All is Well... you have the greatest gift of ''difference'' THAT is PRICELESS. You ARE the original dog! By being low maintenance that means you are a cheap date! Hoomans love a cheap date!! We think it makes you more versatile too. Good fer you!! And your mama!
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