In a message dated 11/18/2004 7:24:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, Rbuffdogs@xxxxxxx writes: > and if a judge physically removes the leash from the handler's possession, > then he/she has at that point lost control of said dog? I can't imagine why > anyone would want to do it, or want to see a dog that would allow it? > Inquiring minds... Taking the leash away from the handler is NOT part of the Loose Lead procedure (however, given Sally's comments on common sense - maybe it needs to be spelled out). Tish