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10 – The Annual, 2022-23

There’s a very simple fact about the competitors in any competition, including dog shows. The fact is that those competing entered the contest with the intention of winning it. I don’t think anyone enters the field of play with the sole goal of enjoying the experience. They entered because they believed they were good enough to win the competition and that is their goal.

We all understand that in most competitions, including dog shows, there are more losers than winners. And how competitors conduct themselves after a loss is just as important as how they celebrate their wins.

Caroline Coile addresses this topic in her article, The Art of Losing Successfully (page 190), and she discusses many facets of how people can lose at a show and conduct themselves with grace and class. Her article is a short read and well worth your time.

Caroline’s article reminded me of an experience I had when I was young dog handler. I had the good fortune of meeting a man that I consider to be the greatest dog handler I ever knew. My great fortune was that we became best friends, and our friendship endures to this day.

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