In a message dated 1/3/2008 1:28:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, grnram415@xxxxxxx writes: So, I have an idea.? Since the dogs seem so upbeat and happy when the music is on and Mom is acting like an idiot, how about ear buds and mini iPods for dogs?? Ok, they might have to be in microchip form.? But, when the dogs have to go around and around and around, like runners, it could keep them motivated.?? Why not just play music in the arena, same as dressage in horses? A nice gaiting tune would be wonderful....one to a beat that makes them go a bit slower, and the judge can fault the dog that doesn't keep the beat! LOL Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================