Yes I agree but that is where the reps should step in and control the situation. Banning everything is not the answer. I think it is a shame that unentered dogs continuing to be allowed in the show. It is obvious sometimes that these dogs are not showing or in obedience. Now they are banning soft crates. Most dogs do well in them. Others should be reprimanded for problems. But the more and more we ban dog items, kids, items etc, we are really changing the culture of showing dogs. Will that be a good thing? I worry about the number of exhibitors willing to continue in this sort of hostile arena. Power to the Dog Show People...LOL! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally" <sally@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "'terraf'" <Terraf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <TISHW@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:51 PM Subject: RE: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Problems at the Edwardswille IL KC > Terra > It is much easier on akc to ban the situation rather to say it is the > fault of the people with the children who are not properly taking of and > observing them. It is a cop out. I know the baby involved probably has > more "watch dogs" then there are dogs in the ring so a problem will not > occur.That being said Nothing scares me more at a show then visitors that > bring their kids for the day and do not keep them under control . It > scares > me because of what could happen not only to the child but to the dog > also > \ > > Sally > www.embroiderybysally.com > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.14/1172 - Release Date: > 12/5/2007 > 8:41 AM > > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================