No, it's really a terribly missunderstood term, and most reps pay no attention as long as it is not ridiculous (jumping up and down, waving cats in the air, LOL etc. . I see it as no different from the Dobe folks waving huge chunks of liver, or the terrier folks waving their little false furry squeeky mice, etc. Our shepherds are smart, let's face it. Once around smartly, and they look at us and say, "I've just done that !!!!. They are not motivated to do it again unless we bring them a reason. A sheep would motivate , but AKC is going to be much less acceping of your bringing a sheep to the ring than a bell. Don't fret it; just be discreet, and don't make a fool of yourself or run over anyone. Carolyn "Becky T. Dickson" <gretchanya@xxxxxxx> wrote: There are NO other rules for exhibitors? Does it say somewhere that it is frowned upon, banned, etc?? Becky T. Dickson www.GretchAnya.com www.GSDbyDesign.com www.georgeberstler.com -----Original Message----- From: carolyn mckenna <carolynmckenna@xxxxxxxxx> To: gretchanya@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 7:04 pm Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Help re: double handling You just quoted them. Carolyn "Becky T. Dickson" <gretchanya@xxxxxxx> wrote: Hi all - I am looking for the specific language in the AKC rules regarding double-handling. All I was able to find was this (from the "Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges"): Double Handling - Evaluate each dog solely on its merit without regard to outside influences such as double handling. Double handling can usually be eliminated by announcing to exhibitors and ringside that you will not tolerate the practice. You may excuse any dog from competition if you believe someone or something is influencing its performance or showmanship other than the dog�s handler in the ring. If there are unnecessary disturbances outside your ring, you may call for the Show Chairman or the AKC Field Representative. Anyone out there have the rules for exhibitors? TIA! Becky T. Dickson www.GretchAnya.com www.GSDbyDesign.com www.georgeberstler.com ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. --------------------------------- More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! --------------------------------- Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================