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Belinda · 11-12-2009, 08:22 PM

To clarify my post and further explain what Michael said in regards to my post: people who participate with their dogs in performance events DEFINITELY have a closer bond with and understanding of their dogs. This doesn't mean that you don't love your dogs as much, but the two things are separate entities. I have a Lab who, due to physical restraints, is a pet. I love him to pieces, but because I can't "work" with him, we have a different relationship than I have with my other dogs. Not lesser, just different. I consider my working dogs partners, we're a team. Whether it be doing obedience, rally, hunt tests or advertising work. And I chose not to have children, and I chose a career that allows me the freedom to participate in dog events, so I have the time and resources to participate in performance events. Alot of people do not. I feel very lucky to be able to immerse myself in this lifestyle. Most people don't want to. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. As I said, whatever floats your boat! Take care all and love your Bassets!! Belinda.

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Belinda Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hampton Bays, Long Island, NY Posts: 162	To clarify my post and further explain what Michael said in regards to my post: people who participate with their dogs in performance events DEFINITELY have a closer bond with and understanding of their dogs. This doesn't mean that you don't love your dogs as much, but the two things are separate entities. I have a Lab who, due to physical restraints, is a pet. I love him to pieces, but because I can't "work" with him, we have a different relationship than I have with my other dogs. Not lesser, just different. I consider my working dogs partners, we're a team. Whether it be doing obedience, rally, hunt tests or advertising work. And I chose not to have children, and I chose a career that allows me the freedom to participate in dog events, so I have the time and resources to participate in performance events. Alot of people do not. I feel very lucky to be able to immerse myself in this lifestyle. Most people don't want to. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. As I said, whatever floats your boat! Take care all and love your Bassets!! Belinda. __________________ "Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole." Roger Caras "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." Groucho Marx Lazy Daze of Stony Brook CD (AT Setauket's Nice-n-Daffy CD (AT Winston CGC, TDI (Labrador Retriever, AT Good Ground's Whoa Nellie CDX, CGC, TDI (AT Good Ground's Cowgrrrl Blues CD, RN, CGC, BHCA MHH, AHBA RCH, TDI, Delta Society Pet Partner Labslanding Let Freedom Ring CGC, TDI (Labrador Retriever in training) Branscombe's No Place Like Home (Basset Hound in training)