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I'm told that there are places in the US, especially in the midwest, where obedience trials are all held in virtually identical locations. These are large buildings - because the weather is unsuitable for so much of the year - with nicely separated, babygated rings, pristeenly matted floors, observer chairs set well back, and an emphasis on hushed tones.
That sounds so perfectly lovely.
Here in Northern California, we exhibitors don't often encounter such ideal circumstances.
Which is why, more often than not, my first thought upon arriving at almost any trial is: Oh my goodness! My dog can't possibly work in these conditions!
I know I'm not alone in this sentiment.
What are the conditions I so deplore?
If the show is outdoors, it could be the grass is too long, or full of itchy weeds, or wet, or even frozen. ...
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