Then all those top OTCH dogs should be penalized rather than getting HIT all the time, no? Storm On Jan 21, 2014, at 11:02 AM, R. Steiner <mobilegrmr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > The obedience rules state: "It is also essential that the dog > demonstrate willingness and > enjoyment while it is working and that a smooth and natural handler be > given precedence over a handler moving with military precision and > using harsh commands." > > also that "Roughness in handling, military precision or harsh commands > by the handler must also be penal- > ized. " > > So no, military snap snap obedience is NOT the right way. But I sure > do prefer a dog who likes like she wants to be there! Not enough dogs > demonstrate willingness and enjoyment while working. > > --Regina and The Bunny UD OM1 GN BN RE HGH, heading to the National > Obedience Championship in March! > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:53 PM, Stormy V. Hope <stormy435@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Personally, I dislike that military, snap, snap obedience that has become >> the supposed right way. And I worry that my dog would get a crick in its >> neck, too. <G> I would never own the National Obedience Champ, obviously >> <G> >> Stormy Stormy V. Hope https://www.facebook.com/GSDCA.LegislationAwareness https://www.facebook.com/CaRPOC.CaliforniaResponsiblePetOwnersCoalition ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================