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**genna** · 12-21-2011, 03:15 AM

I've certainly been told Soleil's too skinny more times than I could count. There was a time that I now think that was true, but for the most part, she was just lean and conditioned. She's a little heavier now than when I was competing in weight pull, but now I'm competing in agility, and extra weight would be bad with all the jumping she does. Mainly I get compliments on her. I think it's abusive to have fat dogs.
Surprisingly, since I do all my drag weight training in a public park, which is occasionally crowded, I have never been accused of anything. Of course I'm a middle aged woman, and I'm carrying treats and praising and encouraging the dog while it works, so we just don't look that scary.

I make a point of having my dogs come with me when I renew their licenses, they've met the warden, and most of the town clerks.

12-21-2011, 03:15 AM	#32
genna Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 432 Senior Member	I've certainly been told Soleil's too skinny more times than I could count. There was a time that I now think that was true, but for the most part, she was just lean and conditioned. She's a little heavier now than when I was competing in weight pull, but now I'm competing in agility, and extra weight would be bad with all the jumping she does. Mainly I get compliments on her. I think it's abusive to have fat dogs. Surprisingly, since I do all my drag weight training in a public park, which is occasionally crowded, I have never been accused of anything. Of course I'm a middle aged woman, and I'm carrying treats and praising and encouraging the dog while it works, so we just don't look that scary. I make a point of having my dogs come with me when I renew their licenses, they've met the warden, and most of the town clerks.
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