Thread: proper pointers

I don't understand the reference to political brown-nosing, as I've certainly not experienced it myself within the P&S scene. But thats not to say it doesn't exist, just that I've not seen it.

As for wearing tweed improving the credibility of your chosen sport, I think that turning up with a well mannered dog which can work birds will get you much further. A clean shirt and trousers is sufficient to show respect for the other handlers, their dogs and game.

The P&S scene (or North Island atleast) is held together by a few passionate folk as Kawhia suggests. In the most part they are hugely encouraging, very welcoming and have a genuine desire to see you enjoy your experience. For most, the actual trial is almost secondary to the social side of it, catching up with people you haven't seen for a while etc....afterall, there has to be some benefit for having driven for 3 hours to the trial grounds, only to be kicked out after 30 seconds! lol

Originally Posted by gqhoon

I don't understand the reference to political brown-nosing, as I've certainly not experienced it myself within the P&S scene. But thats not to say it doesn't exist, just that I've not seen it.

As for wearing tweed improving the credibility of your chosen sport, I think that turning up with a well mannered dog which can work birds will get you much further.

The P&S scene (or North Island atleast) is held together by a few passionate folk as Kawhia suggests. In the most part they are hugely encouraging, very welcoming and have a genuine desire to see you enjoy your experience. For most, the actual trial is almost secondary to the social side of it, catching up with people you haven't seen for a while etc....afterall, there has to be some benefit for having driven for 3 hours to the trial grounds, only to be kicked out after 30 seconds! lol

The reference is to "Politicians"
"more more and we have more political sway with those brown nosing politicians who will sell their grandmothers for a vote "
quote -As for wearing tweed improving the credibility of your chosen sport, I think that turning up with a well mannered dog which can work birds will get you much further. How one dresses often says alot about ones sport -you dont turn up to the tennis in stubbies and a swanny -it would become a very low brow sport if everyone did -fear not a great dress code it can only do good!!!
Yes the social side of things is great to chat with other like minded doggy people for sure .I had a GSP for many years -Flynn , he was a muched loved family member who passed away sadly -I won a north Island field trial with him -how I dont know as I was a walking zombie from a night on the Burbon

Originally Posted by el borracho

The reference is to "Politicians"
"more more and we have more political sway with those brown nosing politicians who will sell their grandmothers for a vote "
quote -As for wearing tweed improving the credibility of your chosen sport, I think that turning up with a well mannered dog which can work birds will get you much further. How one dresses often says alot about ones sport -you dont turn up to the tennis in stubbies and a swanny -it would become a very low brow sport if everyone did -fear not a great dress code it can only do good!!!
Yes the social side of things is great to chat with other like minded doggy people for sure .I had a GSP for many years -Flynn , he was a muched loved family member who passed away sadly -I won a north Island field trial with him -how I dont know as I was a walking zombie from a night on the Burbon

Haha, I turn up with a low-brow dog, so people's expectations are never too high!

Originally Posted by gqhoon

Haha, I turn up with a low-brow dog, so people's expectations are never too high!

What are you running -a poodle ?

Originally Posted by el borracho

What are you running -a poodle ?

Yeah, a german working poodle.....GWP.