In a message dated 11/20/05 4:31:33 PM Central Standard Time, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx > Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:22:30 EST > Subject: Re: Loose Lead Temp test > > > > Guess I have to go with none of the above. The most favourable response > for me is the dog that simply stands near his handler/owner allows an > approach, > allows someone to touch it without great fawning or familiarity, but does > not object to the touch. He must show no signs of being threatened > provided > the approach is made in a friendly manner. > > Molly > Trillia German Shepherds > > > > > > I agree, this is what I prefer. I don't want my German Shepherd to act like a Golden Retriever fawning over everyone, judge or no. However, I would not heavily penalize the dog who is running around looking for his owner because the exhibitors have caused this problem with the way dogs are trained to double handling and scrambling around like crazy. If you can get a good look at the dog's eyes you can generally tell whether this is a fear reaction or attributable to the double handling training. I would hope that the handler could give the dog a firm stand stay command and the dog would allow the approach, but based on my observations at the shows, that isn't how many dogs have been trained. Betty Johnson Tintagel (Website updated 11/18 with Bailey kids photos) www.Tintagelgsckcs.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================