Oh and just because the judge really really liked your dog today don't plan on him/her always liking your dog enough to put him/her up at future shows. The competition and your dogs performance may not be the same next time around. Its always that dog on that day! Never get discouraged, remember its a "DOG" show and be considerate of your dog. If it wasn't for them you wouldn't be there. Of course have fun :O) Beth "Don't listen to what everyone else says. It only matters what the judge thinks." Steve http://showdoggear.com http://showdogclassified.com http://whitgsd.com In a message dated 4/5/2005 12:00:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, workingdawgs@xxxxxxxxx writes: To all those who handle GSD's in the ring, whether it be all breed or specials: If you could give only one piece of advice to a novice handler before they go into the ring with a German Shepherd, what would it be? ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================