Because I can't help myself <VBG> I will reiterate that language changes our conception. H$US not is an Animal PROTECTION group, not an Animal Rights groups. Ms. Mancuso, of AB1634 infamy, has her Social COMPASSION group. We don't tie our dogs up anymore, we TETHER (bad word, brings images of big heavy chains with the dogs sitting in the sun with no water) them. We aren't animal owners, we are GUARDIANS, or even KEEPERS (new one, just out) And I am not a nagger, I am a compulsive task reminder .:-) Stormy In a message dated 7/25/07 11:28:37 AM, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: > Protection is obedience under high distraction. The person in the middle > of the ring is no longer an agitator he is referred to as The Helper. He > helps the dog learn self control and then rewards him with the sleeve. They > don't > like the term Attack Dog any more than we like the expression of Brain Dead > Showdog. > > > I like that. And, I am age challenged, and not old. I can accept that. > ~~~~~~~~ Stormy Hope California Federation of Dog Clubs www.cfodconline.org S.P. Region GSDCA RALEEF Representative ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================