"Aggression" An abstract noun which according to Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed. 1: a forceful action or procedure( as an unprovoked attack) when intended to dominate or master, 2:the practice of making attacks or encroachments. 3: hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook esp. when caused by frustration "Aggressive" adjective...1: tending toward or exhibiting aggression b: marked by a combative readiness~fighter 2: marked by obtrusive energy b: marked by driving forceful energy or initiative, enterprising~ salesman 3:strong or emphatic in effect or intent....and my favorite number 4: more severe,intensive, or comprehensive than usual......as for why folks do protection work or join clubs like the WDA and others...well I try not to lump folks into groups as to why they do things...why do people show dogs?...I could make an argument that it does more harm than good ( I don't believe that but I could still made a good argument)...aggression is not necessarily a bad thing...and as breeds of dogs...German Shepherds are an aggressive breed...like it or not...Ed ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================