Wanted: A human world where there are no negative consequences to my behavior, and free cookies for anything I do. OK, I do not really want it that way. It's called socialism and its negative consequences will ultimately lead to my being in the pound, awaiting termination. Not a good thing for dog or human! Life is filled with consequences and learning responsibility is a good thing for dog and for me. Please spare me from cookie heaven! Dave ---------------------------------------- You understood correctly Carolyn. Puppy stated class early, it was a cookie power (my term) only class. To make matters worse, the instructor also encouraged the owners to "let the puppies play!!!!), something I personally suggest my puppy people NOT participate in, and (surprise!!!!!...not) this puppy, starting at 9 weeks and continuing for the free time at the end of subsequent classes...so for 8 weeks or so....was terrorized by an older/larger puppy(puppies?). This had nothing to do with a dog not understanding what was being asked of it. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================