It seems that dogs love watching other dogs in the show ring.  I see it all the time.  They’re waiting on the sidelines for their turn in front of the judge.  In the meantime, they are checking out the action – their competition, their doggie friends, their human friends, whoever has a treat in their pocket, that little boy that walked past with french fries, the cool toys at the vendor booth, etc.  I often spend more time photographing what is going on OUTSIDE of the ring than I do photographing the judging INSIDE the ring.  I especially love seeing dogs watching dogs!   Secretly I know that they are cheering on all of their friends and hoping that they do well when it’s their turn!