I wrote to this guy, since Becky was kind enough to give us his email addy. Here is what I wrote. For what it is worth.... I was not at the shows in the northeast, but I have heard several complaints about a rep accosting exhibitors over supposed double handling around the GSD ring. I will only say that if any rep treats me in any unkind way at a show, especially without being right, I will be pressing charges with the local government and police. I will not stand by and let someone attack me. I have not in the past and do not see any reason now to allow anyone to manhandle me. If the AKC will not reprimand this person for being over zealous, then I will let the law take its course. I will press charges. Over the past 3 years I have noticed a very sad trend from AKC. I no longer desire to own or show AKC dogs. I keep getting pulled back in, but I doubt I will be contributing anything of great measure to the AKC, as it no longer considers me to be important. I have other ways of spending my time and money now, so my owning and showing of dogs is very limited. This is mostly due to poor decisions by the registry. And having to fear the representatives of the club just gives me more reason to prefer the company of mutts. Or maybe I just won't register my next GSD and I will be able to love it all the same. sheila "Becky T. Dickson" <gretchanya@xxxxxxx> wrote: Agreed. Here's the address:? PAG@xxxxxxx Becky T. Dickson www.GretchAnya.com www.GSDbyDesign.com www.georgeberstler.com -----Original Message----- From: Michael Lynch To: pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx; gretchanya@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 7:56 pm Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Thanks AKC NOt only that peggy, if we sit back and "take this", we only have ourselves to blame. Essentially, every german shepherd person should, in essense, flood the email inbox of Peter Ganea and let him know your thoughts, feelings, etc. This is called the "moment of truth" and you damn well better believe Im not going to be the one who blinks!... No, I wasnt there, but where will it spread if this isnt nipped quickly? Michael Lynch A PISSED OFF SHEPHERD BREEDER, OWNER AND HANDLER Michael Lynch BlackHawk Farms,LLC www.BlackHawk-Farms.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================