What is An Obedience Title Really?

[Sansano]

Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive scores; a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, an ultimate memorial.

It will remain in the record and in the memory, for about as long as anything in this world can remain.

And though the dog himself doesn't know or care that his achievments have been noted, a title says many things in the world of humans, where such things count.

A title says your dog was intelligent, adaptable, and good natured.

It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that please you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed.

In addition, a title says that you love your dog. That you loved to spend time with him because he was a good dog and that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed and in the end your faith was justified.

A title proves that your dog inspired you to that special relationship enjoyed by so few; that in a world of disposible creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return.

And when that dear short life is over, the title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend. Volumes of praise in one small set of initials after the name.

An obedience title is nothing less that the true love and
respect, given and received and recorded permanently.

-Sandy Mowery (writer for Front & Finish) Reproduced with permission from Author.

[Bucky's Mom]

Thanks for sharing that - I found it very interesting - Lisa (Bucky's Mom)

[Carolina]

Great post, thanks for sharing :D

[babyray]

NICE!!!

(Sigh....) Too bad everyone didnt feel this way about getting titles on their dogs! This is the real reason we should title our dogs-not for money, to show our control over the big bad dog, or to prove we are better than the next guy.

[flyballmom]

Wow! Awesome post. You could adapt that for agility, flyball, herding, carting...It's SO true...

[n2rotts]

In memory of Roxy, CD.

http://www.n2rotts.com/roxycd.jpg

[Sansano]

I don't blame you at all. The nice thing is that title you accomplished will always live on. No one can take it from you or her!:)

[whitney greenway]

I wholeheartedly agree!

That is what is going to be done with our puppy. Now, if Oct. would just hurry up and get here!

[LORHEL]

What is a title...great thread, and it is a wonderful way to show everyone how wonderful this breed truly is...a good doggie resume if you will...

Whitney....did you forget to tell us something...:p Are you getting a new puppy??????

[LORHEL]

:o :o I see it now, congratulations to all the new puppy people...sigh...more puppy breath...:D