I have just had my male castrated - he hated the ring - hes my pet - my life - so out of the ring he came and is the king of the house - I dont preassure any of my dogs to go in the ring - I dont think Basi does either - you can see just being there that they love it.......they want to do it.....some dogs thrive on it....just like some do with working trails, obedience etc...they get a kick out of it...