This question has been on my mind for a little while now and figured I would ask here.
Josh and I are planning to add another dog once we are settled in NM. The hope is that if everything pans out right, this dog will hopefully end up being my service dog. We are set on a breed already.
I've talked to a couple breeders, but since this breed is not common in the US they keep mentioning wanting the dog shown as well if the right puppy for me happens to be a really good quality show potential pup as well. I'm not opposed to showing at all and actually really do want to show a dog. My only concern is if showing a dog would completely contradict training this dog to be a service dog.
I know there are quite a few people that do show their service dogs as well... I think someone on this forum also does? Is it a bad idea or no?
Josh and I are planning to add another dog once we are settled in NM. The hope is that if everything pans out right, this dog will hopefully end up being my service dog. We are set on a breed already.
I've talked to a couple breeders, but since this breed is not common in the US they keep mentioning wanting the dog shown as well if the right puppy for me happens to be a really good quality show potential pup as well. I'm not opposed to showing at all and actually really do want to show a dog. My only concern is if showing a dog would completely contradict training this dog to be a service dog.
I know there are quite a few people that do show their service dogs as well... I think someone on this forum also does? Is it a bad idea or no?