Tonight is my 1st class with my boxer pup, and i have been told that people may tell me the pup is no good or pick out his faults, so i might have to listen to critical comments about my baby and i don't know how to handle it, what should i say if someone does say something? any tips on being tactful? :)

Ah well....If you want to be tactful.. you could just throw your coffee over them.....But if you want the direct approach...:D

Take no notice, if anyone does say anything unkind just remember they will only be jealous :)

Karen Queen of Tact ;)

lol..ok karen thanks :)

What type of class/club are you going too?? there is no way any one would say any thing rude about any ones dog at my training club

its a ringcraft class, never been to one before so just going on hearsay really :)

I'd be pleased to hear how you get on.  I'm trying to register Copper in a class but I've learned he needs behaviour training first as he's not dog happy.  He's so perfect in all other respects except four legs and tails.  I'll let you know how WE get on!!

CG

Hi Jacki

I was only joking :)

No-one should say anything nasty or even remotely unkind to you. Never had it happen at any classes I've been to :) You should get nothing but help and assistance.

Karen 

Have a good time but remember everyone is not an expert on Boxers including Boxer judges, so ask and listen yes but read the standard for yourself and try by looking at yours and other dogs to understand it. Ask questions if you are confused and don't take any notice of someone who can find no good points in anyone else's dog, they all have good points as well as bad, no dog is perfect it is just that some have more faults than others.

thanks everyone, i'm going now and will post when i get back to let you know how things went :)

well i'm back, really enjoyed it, everyone very friendly..pup stood brilliantly and very well behaved, looking forward to next week now :D

Thats great jacki pleased you had a good time, its hard going to your first class with a new pup not just on the pup but on you too we all need to make both doggy and human friends please you enjoyed it and let us know how next week goes.

Thanks eddie, i never stood him or ran with him, got someone else to do it, think i would have felt daft cos i've never done it before :) maybe next week i might indulge...i felt so proud of him tonight cant wait till the shows, it must be a great feeling to win something, well done to all those that do :D