It was more of a boot-to-ass experience, actually, as it was the last time I ever spoke to those individuals. I refuse to be associated with anyone of such low-rung intellect, class, or compassion. Just third-rate dog people all around.
Honestly, it was quite difficult to keep from hand-in-facing the perpetrators in this particular instance, if you know what I mean. Unfortunately, there are far too many times where our dogs have the best of their owners in regards to smarts AND heart.