If caught, automatic disqualification and a write-up. A BIG No-no! I know everybody tries to get around the rules, but it's Sooooo much easier to follow them. Kind of like lying, you have to remember what you said. In this case you have to remember what rules you are breaking. Too darn difficult. :-) Stormy with a smile, it a nice day in Colorado In a message dated 5/16/05 8:46:39 AM, hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > I have known obedience exhibitors to > carry treats in their pockets while in the ring so that the dog anticipates > the reward at the end of the performance > *^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.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 ============================================================================