No one ever guided me initially. I bought a puppy from a very well-known German-bred dog at the time (a million years ago), and the breeder actually discouraged me from showing - not that I bought this dog for show, just a pet, but I had to find out about local clubs, local training classes, etc., on my own, BECAUSE I WAS INTERESTED. Was I snubbed/ignored at dog shows ?? who cares ? I'm still being snubbed and ignored at dog shows - lol Iza Kabuska http://www.karizmashepherds.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara or DTA Amidon" <amidon@xxxxxxxxx> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: why people don't stay >I have a question who are these new people buying their dogs from????Dont >the breeders guide them??My first shepherd was from a breeder who advised >me to join the local GS club in Miami..While she did not show or mentor me >after that..I joined the club went to meetings and LEARNED..Read books >etc..Helped out at the shows..I never felt left out or stupid,,I met the >handlers and exhibitors coming to the Florida circuit..Also the Judges at >the dinners where you can speak to them and ask questions...SOOOO why dont >the new people do the same???By helping out they will feel part of the >SPORT...Experience is the best teacher..Barbara Amidon PS by reading and >watching you will be amazed at what you can learn > > http://www.geocities.com/amberkennel > > > ============================================================================ > 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 > ============================================================================ > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================