There is short field and then there is soft field.
short field nose up so aircraft rotates at safe speed.
soft field, take-off and fly in ground effect till safe speed to climb out.
Most US pilots wont get it as they are scared of gravel and grass or simply not taught it. I assume Canadians would get their fair share, although maybe that depends on where in Canada you live. Aussie, outside the major regional Class D airports a good 60-70% of your landings will be unimproved gravel/grass or !!!!ty bitumen that is worse than gravel. On said strips, soft-field is preferred not just for the safety of the gear, but just because its uncomfortable as hell rolling down a pot hole infested airstrip.