Ah, memories, I have too many, and to see the Booker's post today reminded me of a lady here in La., who, many many moons ago, invited me to join her as she traveled to Germany for the BIG ONE. Our GSDs are far too smart to just run around in circles etc., without some incentive or what ever -- Some folks, even on this list, may have attended same. She told me that a lot of the kennel folks in Germany will have a bucket of water and run in front of the dogs, to get them to move out for the judge to see their trotting expertise. I've never been over there, but I know it would be a wonderful experience. Not sure if they do this, but it's what she and a few others told me about "doubling" The GSDs seem, to me, to be far more -- oh, how can I word this -- === I have it PRIORITIES --- Yes, that's it --- One year as my husband and I had some - dis- agreements --- I told him that our problem was different priorities. These dogs really do NOT put food as the #1 priority, WE are their #1!! I dearly loved my dogs and was totally blessed as they would actually turn and lick my face in a thank you manner, before even touching their dinner. Oh, how I miss them. Lovin' Da List Norma no L & 2 critters ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================