In a message dated 7/4/2005 8:35:14 AM Central Daylight Time, legatogsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Rally is interesting. It is not as easy as I thought it was going to be. It is definitely more challenging for the handler than traditional obedience. You have to read signs, perform them correctly, (knowing the rules helps!), keep your dog focused and paying attention while you try to do what the sign says, stay on course, and make a good time Big Congratulations Linda...So glad you enjoyed it...Yes it is challenging and it really bothers me the bad rap it has gotten as being too easy. I have seen alot of dogs NQ in Rally Novice. We have a trial coming up this next weekend with an entry of 207 one day and 116 on Monday...think I'm going to camp out there. Patty Szymczak ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================