WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW TO ADD OBSTACLE COURSE, FRISBEE CATCH
 

The Westminster Kennel Club announced that this year's dog show will require all contestants to either run an obstacle course or participate in a Frisbee catch competition as part of a newly created talent portion of the event.

As a result of sagging ratings in recent years, Westminster officials decided to add the competitions to broaden the appeal of the event. "Those dog shows on Animal Planet have been destroying us in the ratings, so we decided two can play at that game, said Westminster Kennel Club President Kenneth McAllister

Recent surveys concluded that the public has grown tired or simply seeing the dogs prance around the stage or have their teeth examined by some judge. Many also noted that some of the dogs seem to have an arrogant swagger about them, as if they think they're better than everyone else.

'Viewers hate it when they think they are being looked down upon, especially by dogs," said McAllister. "We understand that these dogs give the impression that they lead very pampered lives, but that's simply not the case. Seeing them get a bit ruffled while running an obstacle course will allow viewers to relate to them more, and help to dispel the notion that they are afraid of getting their paws dirty..