Sandy, I think it has to do with the fact that our dogs are so valuable to us that we really need to do our best to keep them from being injured. So, let's say that somehow sunstar got injured while playing with the other dogs. Well, if I wouldn't have taken her to the park and exposed her to lots of other dogs, that would not have happened. Now that she is injured, she can't guide for x amount of time. Does that make sense? ----- Original Message ----- From: <Infinitepaws@xxxxxxx> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 8:32 AM Subject: (VICT) Re: Off-leash? In a message dated 9/9/2007 9:28:40 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, khevener@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: very rarely shared this info with other dog guide users because their comments made me feel as though I was doing something absolutely taboo!! So, out of curiosity, what is the reasoning? Sandy Foushee Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.- ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.10/995 - Release Date: 9/8/2007 1:24 PM