Hi All, I have been following the current threads re: the I.S. and the harm that is done to All Breed Judges with the Video of the loose lead TT. I have no opinion on the Video as I have not seen it. The GSDCA at a judges seminar, gave me (and all other participants) a copy of Judging The German Shepherd Dog by Helen Miller Fisher. It is one of the best judging tools that I have read. This work covers all aspects of judging our breed, including the loose lead TT, and flying trot. I must confess that each time I Judge GSDs I reread this great work as well as the official standard. I also reread the Obedience standard each time I judge Obedience. I know that there are some bad Judges out there! just like some bad Cops, Doctors, and etc. I also see All Breed judges reading their standards prior to judging; a Breed, Group, or Best in Show. That is a GOOD THING! If you have not read Judging The GSD by Helen Miller Fisher please get a copy. Harlowe Jahelka Belleterre GSDs and Brussels Griffons Cookeville, TN ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================