BAYPOINTS LET IT RIDE
Aka “Dealer”
Sometimes it’s the race that’s important…. not how you finish.
Dealer is my first field trial dog. I started with a working certificate dog, then had a hunt test dog, then came Dealer, and boy was he a handful (as many of my training peeps got to witness 1st hand). I often have said that maybe if he had a different owner then maybe he would have gotten that last missing blue ribbon or that ever so coveted AFTCH but I think if you asked him he would just say “less yappin more throwin!”
As for me I learned so much from him. He always came to the mat wagging his tail and wanting more no matter what. (it wasn’t always that nice pretty heel to line J )
In 2020 I was diagnosed with PTSD after 20 years of being a 911 police dispatcher. It had taken its toll mentally. I was told (by my psychologist) that I had to do something to bring some enjoyment back into my life. I looked at Dealer who thankfully was in great shape and he said, “you throw it il get it” and I brought him out of retirement at 9yrs old. I got him qualified and ran we ran one more national when he was 10years old!
This is a great sport and a great community…sometimes it’s not about the title or the ribbons… but the people and dogs you meet along the way. Life is short. Be good to one another. To all the competitors…best of luck and enjoy the ride no matter how far you go.
Karen Carson & Dealer
