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lablver2 wrote:Alot of people son't even know the truth about the elephant still.

Although they state that, "None of the dogs were aggressive in any manner, all had received obedience training and, at all times, the dogs had the full ability to “breakâ€

I liked Galaxy very much and even liked JD (or, at least, didn't dislike him). I wish, in his response to the judges in the final episode, he had talked about his commitment to rescues and the fact that Galaxy is an older dog and look at all the wonderful things she can do. What great motivation tha...

I think that editing not only creates drama but attitudes. On many occasions, contestants on Survivor have reported that the seemingly sweet individual we watched on TV was terrible to live with, but editing cast them in a different light. Greatest American Dog was probably the same. Editing put peo...

Interestingly, Victoria also worked one on one with Galaxy during the final challenge (like she did with Presley), including kind words said between JD and Victoria, but that didn't make it into the final edit. What a shame that wasn't shown in the final edit instead of the discussion about bathing...

Apparently so, but it's not a matter of time. In AKC obedience either stance is allowable and have been for years and years and years. Since the beginning of AKC obedience actually. If you ever have the opportunity to attend an obedience trial in the US I guarantee you will see it used. It was rare...

*sigh* I knew I would get a lecture if I dared to diss Andrew. OK, revoleiggod, I have not only been to obedience trials but judged them. Maybe there is a difference between the US and the UK or maybe it's a matter of time, but the norm was to stand calmly with your arms at your sides in a neutral, ...

I think this currently is what the american tv commercial of DON SULLIVAN is now doing and marketing today. Many dogs over the years were and are still trained this way and achieve top recognition across all venues of dog performance and pet ownership. OK, as an American with a TV and satellite dis...

Well, another episode, another controversy. I wasn't sorry to see Teresa and Leroy go. I love Border Collies but I've had a problem with Teresa since the banding incident when she lied to the judges about Leroy not being upset by it. This latest challenge had little to do with loyalty and everything...

I think this currently is what the american tv commercial of DON SULLIVAN is now doing and marketing today. Many dogs over the years were and are still trained this way and achieve top recognition across all venues of dog performance and pet ownership. OK, as an American with a TV and satellite dis...

This competition is clearly for athletic, younger dogs. Can't a handicapped dog or senior dog be Greatest American Dog? Not according to this competition. Well some of the best dogs I know have disabilities. I know a blind dog that is simply amazing. He could have never done these challenges. I thi...

My Greyhound can't even have a house collar on or anything round his neck apart from a bandana that will come off in anyone grabs it. This is because of the damage that can be done to his spine, he has had an operation on his spine. If a collar can do this to him, it can also damage any dog's spine...

As someone who has been training Aussies and other herding breeds for herding various animals about 20 years I found a lot of issues with setting these dogs up for this particular CONTEST> There are many different ways to training herding breeds a highly reliable sit stay under intense animal distr...

You proved my point because you cited the challenge that the smaller dogs had a chance to excel in (doggie dancing) and that was one of the few challenges where size didn't come into play. And what difference does it make how many days they had to complete the painting? The point is, the smaller do...

Wow, this is a tough issue. I can't fault Victoria at all. Even Cesar Millan (ha, ha -- I know you'll love the comparison) had to report that a toy Manchester terrier he tried to rehab was PTS. If a dog is so far gone that it attacks to the point of mauling anyone, maybe there's no other choice. How...

Galaxy clearly trotted away unhurt from the zip line stunt. A few people, myself included, reported that Galaxy was injured later playing. But does anyone on dogster or CBS actually read the posts about this? Nooooo. I am on dogster and I have contributed a ton over there about what actually happen...