I can totally relate to this issue as well, when Brad was small I too was accosted at a show about my son in his stroller. I too asked them to see the light on this as I had said stroller, one very rambunctious 10 month old shepherd and grooming equipment. Not only did they let me proceed but helped me to get to the setup. I probably could have had Brad in a snugly and survived getting to the setup, but what would I have done with him while I was grooming? At least in his stroller he could sleep while I groomed. Boy that brings back memories as Brad turned 10 today and that very rambunctious shepherd went to the rainbow bridge last November, just short of her 10Th birthday. But I do agree that they need to give parents who are showing a break. Luanne Crinklaw Silvermoon German Shepherds Mesa, AZ Home of Chenoa's Kindred Spirit 12 pts 1 major, and Chenoa's Great Adventure CGC ( waiting at the bridge ) Signer Breeder's Code of Ethics __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================