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With all the discussion regarding the strength and weaknesses of various sports, I wonder how many people chose their sport more for the quality of the TD's/helpers/decoys than for the venue itself.
I have found that as I learn more and more about grip, reading dogs, training and drives I become way more selective about who I am willing to work my dogs with. Not being the slightest bit interested in breeding and having nothing to prove in that arena allows me to enjoy dog training while utilizing trials to test our training.
I guess this approach is not a luxury affordable to serious working dog breeders. However, all things being equal, would some of you be training in a different venue or are you happy with what you're currently doing.
I have found that as I learn more and more about grip, reading dogs, training and drives I become way more selective about who I am willing to work my dogs with. Not being the slightest bit interested in breeding and having nothing to prove in that arena allows me to enjoy dog training while utilizing trials to test our training.
I guess this approach is not a luxury affordable to serious working dog breeders. However, all things being equal, would some of you be training in a different venue or are you happy with what you're currently doing.