I believe that the greatest compliment that you can receive is to be told (by a friend or a stranger) that they really enjoy watching you and your dog working together.
It is nice to hear that "you do a good job teaching your dog" --- but that is a compliment directed to your ability as a handler.
It is also nice to hear that "your dog looks happy and obviously enjoys working" --- but that is a compliment directed toward your dog.
To hear that AS A TEAM you and your dog are a pleasure to watch --- is a compliment of your teamwork.
Happy Teamwork is an elusive and intangible element. It is built on mutual respect, fairness, and understanding.
I have given out this compliment two times. Each time to teams that I really enjoy watching who had an almost visible bond while working and who I find myself thinking about at later times.
I have also been fortunate enough to have received this compliment on six separate occasions. Three times from people I know and Three times from strangers. All these people went out of their way to approach me and tell me how much they enjoy watching me work with my dogs.
I consider this to be the Greatest Compliment and continue to strive to be worthy of it.
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