I travelled up to the WCOS Show at Newmilns with my friend who was showing. This topic is not meant to detract from the winners ..the dogs there were beautiful and the people exhibiting friendly and good sports. Congratulations to them.
However as a spectator I was appalled at the venue. It is a hall which is much too small for the numbers inside. Space for cages is inadequate. However I was totally shocked at the way the venue opened on to a very busy main road with no barriers to stop a dog running out into the traffic. Cars had to park on the main road and dogs unloaded in heavy traffic. My heart was in my mouth. This seems like a disaster in the making. Also there were no proper areas to exercise the dogs..just a small bit of concrete. People were walking their dogs in the memorial park next to the venue. I saw two people let their animals foul the grass and not clear up...in an area dedicated to those that were killed in the World Wars this is an absolute disgrace..those people should be ashamed.
I know some people already refuse to go to this venue. Surely there must be better places to book for next year. I am writing this out of concerns for the welfare of the dogs. BTW my friend didn't want to post as she is worried about upsetting people.
JAMES
However as a spectator I was appalled at the venue. It is a hall which is much too small for the numbers inside. Space for cages is inadequate. However I was totally shocked at the way the venue opened on to a very busy main road with no barriers to stop a dog running out into the traffic. Cars had to park on the main road and dogs unloaded in heavy traffic. My heart was in my mouth. This seems like a disaster in the making. Also there were no proper areas to exercise the dogs..just a small bit of concrete. People were walking their dogs in the memorial park next to the venue. I saw two people let their animals foul the grass and not clear up...in an area dedicated to those that were killed in the World Wars this is an absolute disgrace..those people should be ashamed.
I know some people already refuse to go to this venue. Surely there must be better places to book for next year. I am writing this out of concerns for the welfare of the dogs. BTW my friend didn't want to post as she is worried about upsetting people.
JAMES