When I judge, I really don't mind doubling so long as it is not disruptive to the other dogs. I have been known to tell a handler to tell their client to move (while my back was turned), because the dog would not do a down and back straight. It would pull to the side toward the owner. However any baiting or doubling that was disruptive to the dogs around it would have to come to a halt. When I was handling a Borzoi in the Group I always got stuck with the Whippet right behind me. The handler would wait until the Judge got close enough to see the Borzoi and she would squeak that _D#%^&@rat_ (mailto:D#^&@rat) The Borzoi being the hunter he was would almost leap into the air turning to get the Rat. I don't want to tell you what I would like to have done with that rat. As far as the rules, IF it was listed in the Premium list that NO DOUBLE HANDLING would be allowed at that show. Then Yes, you can be suspended and the dog would lose it's points. This REP does need to be reported for her actions, That's for sure!!! But always check your Premium list for the ruling about doubling and if your dog can't be shown without doubling , don't go. Judi **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================