In a message dated 11/12/2005 9:39:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, wynsum@xxxxxxx writes: When we finished, I explained that the dog QUICKLY learned if she limped, she was excused from showing. WHen it didn't work, and she began to work, it stopped. Shepherds are TOO SMART I can so relate to that. I have a bitch who hated to show. She would start limping everytime she went in the conformation ring. Never in obedience. Guess she knew her priorities, lol! Laura Thomas http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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. 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================