In a message dated 10/14/2008 3:22:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx writes: Using them walking around a 5 acre piece of unfenced property lets the dog move 2-3 times as much as the person does. And since I haven't brought my running back up to speed this year, it is helpful. It goes again to "Responsible USE of a TOOL." I agree Stormy. I have used Flexi's for years but do keep a close eye on everything nearby. Especially traveling and in rest area's......I take the dog a ways off from everyone and since I don't care to sniff every tree, it gives them a chance to and get 2 times the exercise than I can give in my stiffened state. When other people come near, the Flexi comes short and locks and works just fine...but you have to be tuned to them. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================