Froli slept on my bed almost every night of her life (unless she was busy in the whelping box). She was SchH2, 5x trialed, 5x pronounced, her BST is full of High and Very High ratings, she earned 20 legs in Agility with 20 placements, 17 1st placements, two 2nds and 1 3rd.
Vikka and Banja are as hungry for the work and as driven as Froli. They BOTH sleep on my bed. Vikka just went out and earned 3 legs in 3 trials, all with placements in the huge 20" jumping class (3rd, 2nd and 1st places).
I totally believe that a high drive dog can and should be a pet. For a working relationship is built on more than just the field, it's also about your life together. You'll get out of it what you put into it, and your performances will be telling of your life together.
