Msg: #3 in digest Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 08:03:29 -0800 (PST) From: carolyn mckenna <carolynmckenna@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: What's an appropriate bonus? Bonus ????? Are you not paying your handler to WIN in the first place. Isn't a bonus for something above and beyand ? Some handlers are now charging a "bonus" for making the cut in the group rigng. Due to this, I no longer make a cut, just make the four group placings. Encourage not discourage. Carolyn GSDdogmom@xxxxxxx wrote: I have my first show dog who recently won his first major. Since this is a new experience, I'm not sure if a bonus is appropriate or expected. Is there a norm or a standard? Do you give a bonus when points are earned or only when they finish? Also, do you give a gift or cash? Thanks for the input! Lori Stewart San Diego WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN YOU BOUGHT THE HANDLER A STEAK DINNER AND DRINKS??? EVERYONE CELEBRATED THE WIN.. .OH, WELL..I AM WAY BEHIND TIMES... I ALSO HURT MY RIGHT HAND AND TYPING IS REALLY DIFFICULT WITH MY LEFT SHOULDER FOULED UP TOO... SO PLEASE EXCUSE IF I DON'T ANSWER YOUR PRIVATE POSTS, ETC. FOR AWHILE... BEST!! BARB WILLIAMS ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================