Ahhhh - that could have been another consideration - what if one of those people who were assaulted, as it were, had a dog that took the actions of the rep for what they were - a threat? Terri Stout _Cresthaven Kennels_ (http://cresthavenkennels.com/) In a message dated 12/4/2007 11:39:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, grnram415@xxxxxxx writes: couldn't agree more.? I applaud those who utilized restraint under the circumstances.? I would not.??Anyone who pokes me or puts hands on me, in an aggressive manner, will find themselves on the ground, or on the hood of the nearest car.? And, yes, it has happened.? Not at a dog show.? That guy backed off before it got to that, with the help of a GSD.? **************************************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 ============================================================================