This is a team sport and the best team wins. if my opponent makes a handle i will grab my charge BUT i will not initiate a handle that will not be advantageous to my team and as TFX says no good ref will call a foul on that.im not saying blatantly ignore the rules but maybe i wasnt fast enough, maybe i thought he was in hold, and i was just being cautious because what will get you fouled out sooner is repeatedly attempting to handle your dog and they are not free of holds.