Interesting post, EWO, and a very honest one as well.

I think many dogmen operate out of their own fears & insecurities. We all want a "sure thing," meaning a dog that will never let us down. I personally hate bad signs also. But a dog that just trots a scratch is often just a confident, easy-going animal.

I would be far more satisfied with a rock-solid winner that only trotted its scratches than I would be with a winner that turned, snapped, etc.

Jack