In a message dated 7/8/2010 9:13:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time, scotties@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Being fairly new to showing although i have always had German shepherds I'd like to say that we need more mentors helping out the newbies For newbies on this list, you have a huge amount of mentors...have a problem and you will get incredible help from experienced breeders. If a newer person in GSD's is looking for someone to help, ASK on a list. You might be surprised how many are near you or would be willing to help. When I am at a dog show, I am showing as a rule, so if someone comes to chat with me, if my dog is about to go in or is in the ring, you don't have my attention.....the dog and handler have it. Pick careful when you try to meet people and that may help with how friendly they are back. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 PH 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life Member CKC "Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again." ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================