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Posted by Oakdog on 4/2/2008, 11:20 pm, in reply to "If I may...."
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That's definitely something big, I know personally I don't want to step on anyones toes.
I like your idea of still working as a larger group supporting each others efforts. I'm sure there are going to be people more inclined to one working aspect of the breed over another. Is this something that a large group could support, or would it take away from the activities that the club was founded on.
Another thing I had a question about. The people discussing this are nationwide. Is the WPBTCA nationwide as well, or is it more centered in the VA area where all the events are held. And if so, how do members in other parts participate with the group?
And Leri, that is a good looking dog.
--Previous Message--
: I believe part of the reason why others may
: want to start their own "Working"
: association is because their work is focused
: in MANY areas, not with protection a
: priority and with little emphasis on SchH.
: We should keep in mind, fact is the WPBTCA
: was created for our breed to secure a slot
: with the AWDF which is a highly recognized
: and respectable organization. GREAT for our
: breed overall (affiliation alone!), but
: again we have so few (out of the BIG
: picture) that are really focused on just
: SchH.
:
: This has been a topic of discussion amongst
: many...do we stay small with the handful of
: serious SchH/PSA/Ring/PP competitors that we
: currently have and focus on them preparing
: their dogs to be the best at their events.
: Or, do we reach out to accomodate the
: fanciers who work their dogs (and work'em
: hard!) but in other areas that perhaps we
: (SchH/PSA/Ring/PP) may have little to no
: interest in?
:
: Personally, I think the idea of more working
: groups is fine. I want to play in ALL of
: it! Besides, we can look at it as an
: opportunity to promote. They have their
: competitions, we
: support their events with entries and
: donations. Maybe do a demo of our own if
: they want? Not much different then the PSA
: peeps going to Ring, SchH to PSA, etc. etc.
: We GOTTA give a little love to get a little
: love!
:
: Besides, when we find that one special
: team, wherever they might be, we do our best
: to try and groom them to prepare for the
: AWDF team. Which IMO is the "Big
: Daddy" breed showcase! Even if that
: means complete financial support. I have no
: problem sponsoring a strong team to rep our
: breed at an event of this caliber!
:
: Speaking of AWDF - I hope all will join me
: in wishing Ron the BEST of luck at the
: Championship "Battle of the
: Breeds" this weekend!!!
:
: Leri
:
: My workin' dog doing what he does best ;-)
:
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