Sodus Point Dog Show
By Melissa White

If you are a dog lover, the Sodus Point Dog Show was just for you. The Show was sponsored by the Sodus Point Community Center and organized by Ruth Lennox's parents, Joan and Bill Carter, the owners of the Prop Shop.

There were two main animal events - one was obedience and the other was a test of agility. The Agility Competition looked tough (I know I couldn't have done it). The dogs flew through raised tires, as well as jumped over fences, ran an obstacle course and through tubes. The dog owners led the dogs along the course, encouraging all the way.

Many booths were at the show, including the Upstate Guide Dog Association Inc. from Rochester. Many booths were set up with baked items and crafts. Everyone seemed to be having a good time - the dogs, their trainers, and those of us just wandering around.

Ruth's Girl Scout Troop sold cold drinks to quench your thirst while you wandered, enjoying the many different dog breeds that attended the show. There were Afghan Hounds, many yellow and chocolate Labradors, Beagles, Dalmatians, Corgies, Collies, Australian Sheepdogs and Pomeranians, just to mention a few.

While we were there, we picked up a flyer for a Competitive Obedience and Problem Solving Seminar. The Seminar is for two days and it appears to cover a lot of ground. Deb and Gary Platt, of Rochester, can train your dog, too. (Now that I think about it, I didn't see many Terriers or Dachshunds. Did you, Ruth?)

My kids thought our dog Caesar should go and they felt he'd have had a good time. But being a Westie, I was afraid he'd have too good of a time and be a big (in a small body) distraction. Who knows? Maybe next year. And if you missed this year's show, be sure to look for it in 1999. (Ruth, please remind me...)

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