I remember the first show Riley was involved in. She was showing one of my dogs. The dog became very nervous and agitated before the competition. Riley had read in a book that if you wrapped a dog and cradled him, he'll relax. Riley took a ribbon out of her hair, wrapped the pup in it, and cradled him a little. The dog calmed down instantly. |
Riley has a good head on her shoulders. I'm sure she'll do just fine. |
Riley has the poise, the confidence, and the maturity of somebody much older than she is. She loves the dogs she shows and they respond to her completely. |
What sets Riley apart is her willingness to learn and her desire to win. In a competition, she wants to do well. If she doesn't, she feels like she's let the dogs down somehow. |