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RowdyDogs · 03-12-2013, 05:45 PM

Haha, good point.

I mean, I have my dog, and I'll just take him as far as he goes. If he's a serious competitor, we'll progress. If he's not, maybe we'll never trial. I'm just thinking about trying and seeing what he does. But, since I know he has a history of not performing under stress, I want to ask opinions about that...what if he's great in training (and it gives him an outlet) but never trials? Or what if it is a 2 steps forward/1 step back scenario, all the time? Basically, how serious are y'all about progress? I know it varies from club to club, I'm just trying to get a general vibe as it's a world I'm only very casually familiar with.

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RowdyDogs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 450	Haha, good point. I mean, I have my dog, and I'll just take him as far as he goes. If he's a serious competitor, we'll progress. If he's not, maybe we'll never trial. I'm just thinking about trying and seeing what he does. But, since I know he has a history of not performing under stress, I want to ask opinions about that...what if he's great in training (and it gives him an outlet) but never trials? Or what if it is a 2 steps forward/1 step back scenario, all the time? Basically, how serious are y'all about progress? I know it varies from club to club, I'm just trying to get a general vibe as it's a world I'm only very casually familiar with. __________________ The rowdy dogs: Hector-2 y/o GSD (mix?) rescue Scooter-12 y/o ACD/Border Collie mix Bandit-8 y/o ACD Wooby-14 y/o ACD Abutiu "Abi"-ACD puppy and hopeful future SAR dog! Last edited by RowdyDogs; 03-12-2013 at 05:48 PM.