It was one thing to be running on dirt for several days and breathing in the dirt is another issue, but to get dust and dirt in the mouth is another issue. The obedience dogs that were in the higher levels were doing just that. After creating dust while taking a high jump and then inhaling or getting mouthfuls when picking up their dumbbell or while running out to pick up gloves in the directed retrieve. Many were actually shaking the gloves and the dirt and dust was flying! I give my dog a lot of credit for doing what I requested of her under conditions that we have never shown in. Our rings are either indoors on mats or outdoors on grass, at least in New England they are. Lyn Chernak ~ CherLyn Shepherds ~ Three Generations ~ GSDCA 13 Club ~ Membership CherLyn's Dixie, BH, CDX, RAE, TC, HIC, CGC Ulric vom Kriegerhaus, RN, TC, CGC --- On Mon, 10/19/09, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> wrote: From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Dust To: SHOWGSD@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Monday, October 19, 2009, 5:31 PM In a message dated 10/18/2009 7:46:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time, showgsd@xxxxxxx writes: Yes, I know it is a lot cheaper if sod is not provided, however as a club we are not in the hole with our over all budget and I think providing the optimum surface for this once a year show of shows is something we should do. Just my opinion, but now that people are returning home I would like know how others feel. I commented to the board at the meeting Sunday that for handlers, exhibitors and the dogs sake, the board not approve dirt floor sites again. I hope the new board considers this. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't". ..Frank A Clark ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================