Hey Evan, I thought handler-bashing wasn't supposed to be until the National? Seriously, the economy is bad, has been for quite awhile. BUT are doctors getting paid any less? How about lawyers? Teachers? NO! Handling is a profession and I think that mine is worth every cent she charges, plus more! She and her partner take excellent care of my dogs when they're with her. She likes to win, just like her Dad. But it's so much MORE than that. Last year, she picked up a puppy for me (Cluny), kept her for a couple weeks and delivered her to me in VA at the December specialties. When the bill came for the 2 dogs she was showing for me, there was NO CHARGE for Cluny. Last winter, when I was a little short on cash because I'm retired, she agreed to let me pay my bill in installments. She is the best. It goes without saying that she is excellent at showing dogs. Her name is Leslie Dancosse. Penny in NC The Farm Dog ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================