how come people like their bassets but don't to performance events?

samandben · 11-02-2009, 07:16 PM

why don't people who enjoy their bassets do performance events with them of some sort? is there a conspiracy against doing things with your dog if you are not a stereotypical AKC show dog or close therein?

murraysmom · 11-02-2009, 08:49 PM

I think quite a few folks on this board do some kind of events/activities with their bassets: Mike competes in Agility, a few people are involved in tracking, Dean and Pinehawk are involved with field trials, and I do pet therapy and educational programs for children, with Murray.

Is that the kind of thing you had in mind? Are you interested in getting involved in any of the above, or are you already doing some kind of events with your basset?

Midge n Hazley · 11-03-2009, 07:07 PM

A lot of these events require a large slot of time devoted to the event. A lot of folks just don't have the time to devote to it. I would love to run my Hazley in the rabbit trials, but work and family are my priority at this time. I envy those who have devoted their time to those type events. Life gets in the way!

shallhb · 11-03-2009, 11:38 PM

Hi,
I've often wondered the same thing, and think it is a shame that so few people train their bassets in tracking, obedience and field and hunt trials. Wonder if people who have bassets are buying into the myth that they are dumb, lazy and hard to train? I love doing obedience and tracking with my dogs--we probably have as much, or more fun, than the breeds that are supposed to be easy to train. On the other hand, maybe the percentage of bassets in performance events, all bassets considered, isn't all that different than the percentage of any breed that works in any performance event. Most dogs just hang around the house....

CTurtleGirl · 11-04-2009, 10:13 PM

My husband and I both work full time plus. That being said we have not had time to do as much training as we would like to but it can be done. We just got our TD at nationals but it did take some time but we had fun practicing when we could. You could teach the kids how to lay beginner tracks at first to involve the family, and it might be fun for them. If you want to get into tracking u can do it with a limited amount of time. It just migt take you longer to get certified. As far as field trials go, at least where I have participated, they welcome family members to participate in the gallery and such so it could be more like a family event. They are usually held on weekends so that helps with alot of people's schedules.

Erica

Soundtrack · 11-06-2009, 05:31 PM

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why don't people who enjoy their bassets do performance events with them of some sort? is there a conspiracy against doing things with your dog if you are not a stereotypical AKC show dog or close therein?[/b]

But we DO

This year Rosie got both her Rally Novice and her Agility Novice titles, plus two legs on her Rally Advanced

And 11 year old Gabby got her Rally Novice title as well!

samandben · 11-07-2009, 11:39 AM

I hear alot of people go hiking and such with their dogs, yes even basset hounds! Whats the point of owning one if you're not going to enjoy it? Sure some events require more time than others but then there are other events that don't require extensive amounts of time. I mean agility is alot of work, tracking... doesn't seem like it'd take as much time, and hell field trials are almost effortless... ok not effortless but I mean the dog was bred to do that job so it shouldn't be that difficult.

I don't understand this I have a family bit. Everyone has a family and the associated responsibilities. Everyone also has a job. Anyone care to explain that?

Nice photos!
Its always funny how people are like oh bassets are dumb and difficult to train. Its not that they're difficult to train, it just takes longer because they're thinking it through thoroghly before executing the task. Mine know a whole bunch of tricks but that doesn't mean when I ask for a performance that I'm going to get one. lol.

Midge n Hazley · 11-07-2009, 05:18 PM

[quote]

Since I really don't want to go into details...I'd give a lot to be able to participate in field trials, but it's just not possible.

My hounds are not deprived since they aren't in a hound activity. They're eager to go on our 3+ walks a day, to sniff around and chase the local rabbits and squirrels and occasional cat that strays too close to our yard.

So, you're really not being fair in assuming people "should" have the time to devote to an activity that requires quite a bit of time. Just because things are going well for you now, someday, you may be in my shoes.

Belinda · 11-07-2009, 09:54 PM

I believe there are "people who have pets' and "dog people". It doesn't matter the breed. I have dogs because I want to work WITH them. Pet owners usuallly aren't interested in performance events, although sometimes we can get them to join us. Whatever floats your boat. Although I've found that the majority of people involved in rescue are "pet people". Go figure! Just love 'em! Take care, Belinda.

murraysmom · 11-08-2009, 08:58 AM

[quote]It sounds like your hounds have a great life! Sometimes I think all the 'performanc' activities we do with our dogs are more about fulfillling OUR needs than giving the dog something they need.

I actually did read your post before it was edited, and want you to know you're in my prayers.

11-03-2009, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
shallhb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 1,336	Hi, I've often wondered the same thing, and think it is a shame that so few people train their bassets in tracking, obedience and field and hunt trials. Wonder if people who have bassets are buying into the myth that they are dumb, lazy and hard to train? I love doing obedience and tracking with my dogs--we probably have as much, or more fun, than the breeds that are supposed to be easy to train. On the other hand, maybe the percentage of bassets in performance events, all bassets considered, isn't all that different than the percentage of any breed that works in any performance event. Most dogs just hang around the house.... __________________ Sharon Hall Grace (puppy in training) Bella, UD, VER, TD, RE, CGC Pearl,UD, TDX, RE, CGC (Waiting at the Bridge) Samantha, Theodore, CGC, Louella, Zeke and Arty, Bassets All; (All Waiting at the Bridge)

11-07-2009, 09:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Belinda Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hampton Bays, Long Island, NY Posts: 162	I believe there are "people who have pets' and "dog people". It doesn't matter the breed. I have dogs because I want to work WITH them. Pet owners usuallly aren't interested in performance events, although sometimes we can get them to join us. Whatever floats your boat. Although I've found that the majority of people involved in rescue are "pet people". Go figure! Just love 'em! Take care, 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)

11-02-2009, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
samandben Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 23	why don't people who enjoy their bassets do performance events with them of some sort? is there a conspiracy against doing things with your dog if you are not a stereotypical AKC show dog or close therein?

11-02-2009, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,216	I think quite a few folks on this board do some kind of events/activities with their bassets: Mike competes in Agility, a few people are involved in tracking, Dean and Pinehawk are involved with field trials, and I do pet therapy and educational programs for children, with Murray. Is that the kind of thing you had in mind? Are you interested in getting involved in any of the above, or are you already doing some kind of events with your basset?

11-03-2009, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Midge n Hazley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 146	A lot of these events require a large slot of time devoted to the event. A lot of folks just don't have the time to devote to it. I would love to run my Hazley in the rabbit trials, but work and family are my priority at this time. I envy those who have devoted their time to those type events. Life gets in the way!

11-04-2009, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
CTurtleGirl Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 85	My husband and I both work full time plus. That being said we have not had time to do as much training as we would like to but it can be done. We just got our TD at nationals but it did take some time but we had fun practicing when we could. You could teach the kids how to lay beginner tracks at first to involve the family, and it might be fun for them. If you want to get into tracking u can do it with a limited amount of time. It just migt take you longer to get certified. As far as field trials go, at least where I have participated, they welcome family members to participate in the gallery and such so it could be more like a family event. They are usually held on weekends so that helps with alot of people's schedules. Erica

11-07-2009, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
samandben Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 23	I hear alot of people go hiking and such with their dogs, yes even basset hounds! Whats the point of owning one if you're not going to enjoy it? Sure some events require more time than others but then there are other events that don't require extensive amounts of time. I mean agility is alot of work, tracking... doesn't seem like it'd take as much time, and hell field trials are almost effortless... ok not effortless but I mean the dog was bred to do that job so it shouldn't be that difficult. I don't understand this I have a family bit. Everyone has a family and the associated responsibilities. Everyone also has a job. Anyone care to explain that? Nice photos! Its always funny how people are like oh bassets are dumb and difficult to train. Its not that they're difficult to train, it just takes longer because they're thinking it through thoroghly before executing the task. Mine know a whole bunch of tricks but that doesn't mean when I ask for a performance that I'm going to get one. lol.

11-07-2009, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Midge n Hazley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 146	[quote] Since I really don't want to go into details...I'd give a lot to be able to participate in field trials, but it's just not possible. My hounds are not deprived since they aren't in a hound activity. They're eager to go on our 3+ walks a day, to sniff around and chase the local rabbits and squirrels and occasional cat that strays too close to our yard. So, you're really not being fair in assuming people "should" have the time to devote to an activity that requires quite a bit of time. Just because things are going well for you now, someday, you may be in my shoes.

11-08-2009, 08:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,216	[quote]It sounds like your hounds have a great life! Sometimes I think all the 'performanc' activities we do with our dogs are more about fulfillling OUR needs than giving the dog something they need. I actually did read your post before it was edited, and want you to know you're in my prayers.

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