Carolyn writes:( snipped ) >> A Judge like this is ASKING for a bite....and that could ruin the career of >> the>> dog, and UNFORTUNATELY NOT THE JUDGE!!! **************************************> Dawnmarie writes ( snipped ) > If i can add something... with all due respect to all, > > A GSD with sound temperament does not bite someone just for flailing their > arms nor for staring them down, or acting like a "wierd stranger" as in the > Temperament Test. i strongly feel that judge was incorrect in > his methods and had he been bit for doing what he did, that would also be > incorrect of the dog, had that happened. THANK GOD it didnt. ***************************** I did not say a GSD or ANY dog with sound temperament should bite someone for just flailing their arms! HOWEVER......the judge is putting himself at risk ......he IS seeking out unsound temperament ............and he COULD FIND IT! <G> Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxx http://www.marhaven.com/bookerskids.htm ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the Poster and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original poster 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 technical help and administrative matters, please contact the List Administrators at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================