Basically, they just omit the use of sponges.
However, I have also heard of people rubbing the back of their own lower pants legs before the contest, so that during the contest (when they have their own dog in the corner) they rub their hands on the back of their pants to get the rub on their hands, and then rub their dog in the spots that he's getting bit. Looks like they're just "massaging" the their dog in the corner, but they're really applying the rub at that point.
Jack
it's crazy what some people will do for money.
It's pitiful I agree.
No sense of honor or even basic sportsmanship.
It could be put in, the sox, the hair, ear, etc. If it ain't something humans don't get burned or something by. Messed up shit and scums they are, but I believe there's so many tricks to use to a dogs advantage. Things like that realy take away from the game and the dogs.
more money more problems? ; )
a win should be "priceless" but for some its just price
jack, thanks. in other words if people want to cheat they will do it anyway. but i think its good to rule out as much as possible.
You're welcome.
Another thing to watch out for is when someone at the show says, "Go walk your dog out over there," when you get your dog to the show site. Disreputable types have been known to plant little pieces of meat in that area "over there," and have purposely laced these little pieces of meat with barbiturates, acepromazine, or worse to affect your dog's performance.
In other words, make sure you don't let your dog "sniff around" too much while you're walking him out either ...
Jack
I'm far from blind but had no clue dirt bags would go that far ! When I was young coming up in a pretty rough part of Cali we had pride in who and what we did. Hell some of my closet friends where made after a hell of a good fight we had mutual respect and pride in the fact we knew we could stand the line if needed and could trust each other. Where did that thinking go ? Fucking rubs really !!!!!!