In a message dated 02/23/2007 9:44:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, jube@xxxxxxxx writes: > . I can't believe all the training that goes into these dogs, that the > Handlers would not take them home, if they had a choice. Typically, these dogs, as I said, have washed out of other K9 programs - sometimes for problems that are very significant in their suitability as canine companions. Most would have been euthanized at that point were it not for the need for dogs to detect land mines. They are not usually patrol dogs working as a K9 partner. Doesn't mean that we shouldn't try to help all that can be but we do need to be aware that they probably come with a myriad of significant personality problems. lynda Check out our websites for constantly updated info and pictures www.falkrigiashepherds.com www.thecraftywoodchuck.com ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.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 ============================================================================