If spectators were given guidelines when they entered a show building about the proper etiquette, I'd say let them in. But most of them just get in the way by standing around clogging up the aisles. They could be given a printed set of rules that AKC could print up for show giving clubs. Such rules could be: no baby strollers; do not bring your own dog; do not ask to pet a dog before it goes into the ring; do not block aisles as handlers at times need to rush from ring to ring, etc., etc., etc. A lot of breeders are very busy and do not have time to chat with spectators. Some are nice and take the time, but it should always be after they are finished showing. Spectators also do not pay exorbitant entry fees and handler fees to show dogs. I don't think they have a leg to stand on in the complaint department. The shows are held for the exhibitors and they should be given priority over spectators. And that is my opinion on the matter! Linda Hendrix Goose Creek, SC > From: stormy435@xxxxxxxxx > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Happened at an All Breed show > Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 17:50:20 -0700 > To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > This needs to be said. We expect this at the specialty shows, but when it > is so important to get the public involved and to leave a VERY good > impression . > What do you think? > > (its a good link and some Stop and Think comments) > > > http://elvbendelkhounds.com/blog/2014/05/05/19737/ > > Storm > > > > Stormy V. Hope > https://www.facebook.com/GSDCA.LegislationAwareness > https://www.facebook.com/CaRPOC.CaliforniaResponsiblePetOwnersCoalition > > > > > > ===========================================================================> > POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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/ > =========================================================================== > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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/ ============================================================================