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her on leash from the entrance of the course to the exit hoping
that would calm her down for future runs. At that point she
hadn't noticed the cameras. The next run, Regular agility, started fine. Then she spotted the cameraman behind the tunnel she
was supposed to take. She bypassed the tunnel and began barking madly at the cameraman who proceeded to point the camera
directly in her face which only made her crazier. After a few gorounds where I got her attention for a second and she went back
to barking, I got her under control and we were able to continue
for a few more obstacles (including rock-solid weaves). Then
the course turned back toward the cameraman, at which point I
gave up, loved on her, and took her out of the ring.
Her next run was Tunnelers and she locked on the cameraman
from the start line. She ran directly to him and made a spectacle of
herself, barking and carrying on. I had to remove her from the ring.
I was remiss in not removing Daisy from the competition at
that point to protect her from having to deal with the man she
was reacting to so badly. But I am a crazy optimist. Hoping for
the best, we returned the next day.
When we arrived I met one of the camera people by happenstance. She started our conversation with, "Oh, you have the
little white dog; the one who tried to attack my husband." I
should have dropped the conversation right there, but I want
so much for people to see the "good" Daisy that I see. Anyone
who has a reactive dog will relate to that. So I invited her to
come to our crating area to meet Daisy when she wasn't under
stress. There was a chair between them. Daisy was sweet and
wagged her tail. The lady asked to pet her and I said, "I'd rather
you don't." But she leaned over the chair and gently put her
hand out. It looked like all would be well. Daisy was sniffing
her hand when she gave a warning snap. She didn't make contact and, with her nose nearly touching the lady's hand before
she snapped, she would have had she meant to. I crated her
immediately and probably apologized, although I don't specifically remember doing so. When Daisy does something like that
I am so embarrassed that things become a bit of a blur. The one
good thing from the conversation was that I found out they
were not going to be filming during Daisy's class. Yay!
When it was Daisy's turn to run, I convinced myself that today
was going to be the day she would prove herself. She seemed
settled and there was not going to be a scary cameraman, or so
I thought. I was focused on getting ready to run and didn't notice that, even though he wasn't filming, the man was standing
next to his camera on its stand which towered over him. My
friend, one of Daisy's strongest supporters, saw him and offered
to go over and politely ask him to step back from the railing.
Since we are used to people trying to be helpful with frightened dogs, no one could have guessed his response. He told my
friend, "No, I won't step back. That dog doesn't deserve to be in
the ring." Throwaway, disposable, unlovable, worthless... that
is what this man saw when he looked at Daisy. Never mind that
his camera in her face fueled her frenzy. Never mind that her

already fragile world view was on overload. When my friend
told me that after the run, I just broke down and cried.
I assumed that when my friend asked the cameraman to move
back, he would. If I had seen he was still standing by the camera,
I certainly would not have asked Daisy to run. But I was too busy
preparing for the run and I had too much faith in the goodness
of humankind. I never considered the possibility he would refuse
to step back and I just didn't see he was still there. But Daisy did.
Daisy took off after him and was banned from the rest of the competition just as he had desired. I think removing her was a good
call. I just wish I had made the decision myself to protect my dog.

The Big Decision
Should I have allowed my dog in the ring that weekend? On
the one hand, the fact she had legs in both NADAC and AKC
tended to make me believe she could handle being in the ring.
But, as I mentioned before, every day is a balancing act between what she has handled before and what she can handle
today. Did I have a clue the camera would make her frantic?
No. Could I have guessed the cameraman would insist on putting the camera in her face when she was obviously beyond her
coping point? Would anyone have guessed that? Could I have
guessed the cameraman wouldn't step away from the ring?
Honestly, no. I just don't know anyone who would want to provoke a dog. But the fact remains that Daisy couldn't handle the
ring that day and there would likely be other days like that-
other cameras, other uncooperative people, other triggers.
At least it helped me make my decision. I don't need to allow
stressors that I can't control to overload my dog. So my next
step will be video trialing. It is important for owners of reactive dogs or fearful dogs to know this option is available. If you
want to know more about NADAC video trialing, please check
out the NADAC website. If your dog loves agility but isn't quite
up to facing noise, smells, emotions on overdrive, cameras, or
boorish cameramen this may be the answer for you.
Editor's Note: You may also want to investigate the Virtual Agility League which allows handlers to submit agility performances
for review by video, http://www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net/VirtualAgilityLeague/VALOR_home.html.
If you find yourself in love with a difficult dog, there are many
excellent books and videos available to help you help your dog.
Remember to find people who are encouraging to both you
and your dog. It is a long commitment with lots of pitfalls. You
need to have a fabulous support system. I am beyond grateful for mine. Beware of people who want to pet your dog even
when you tell them not to. Learn to be rude when you have to.
Protect your dog from people or things that will stimulate him
beyond what he can handle. Learn all you can about what triggers your dog. Familiarize yourself with the Yellow Dog Project
at http://www.theyellowdogproject.com/The_Yellow_Dog_
Project/Home.html. D

When Marianne began taking classes at her local dog club with her rescue dog Willie four years ago, she had no intention of ever competing in a dog sport. Her goal
was to have fun with her dog, but she got talked into trying agility competition. Then she and her husband adopted Daisy, and now she is hooked. Marianne competes
regularly with Willie. Competing with Daisy is still a work in progress. Marianne also participates in freestyle and flyball.
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