In a message dated 11/27/2007 11:46:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ricknaudra@xxxxxxx writes: It's a good idea to clarify Carolyn... My interpretation... The handler <*me*> is unwilling to really walk the dog as the judge requests the first time or two around the ring as to see if the judge really means it. So the handler <*me again*> quits running and starts to walk very fast (6' 4" long striding walk). The goal is to go fast enough to keep the dog from pacing but still showing the dog at a nice, smooth slow trot. :o) Rick Rick Your walk is my run.........its all in the legs....LOL Ileana **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================