Aussiemom; I show my dogs too...well I did. I haven't been able to since RSD in my left hand/arm. Then I lost all 6 of my dogs and home in a fire last May. I have 2 pups now and since getting my scs a month ago, my goal is to be able to show them. I did agility also and if it kills me I will do it again. I haven't been able to open my hand but am able to hold certain leashes in my hand. My pups don't pull.

I don't think you should give up quite yet. Besides, they do make accomodations for people with dissabilities in the show ring. When I was first diagnosed I could not handle holding a leash in my left hand SO I gaited the dog on my right in the opposite direction after the other dogs had gone around. I did manage to put 7 pts on the dog this way!

Don't give up on the wish to show your dog...just find a way that you can manage. I gave up on saying I can't, now I just say I'll find a way. Yes, I do hurt more after pushing myself but I'm gonna live enjoying life.

Back to the topic; I thought i would have a psych eval before mine but I didn't. I had seen the psych last yr so i don't know if he made recommendations based on then. My Dr suggested this as a last resort but he didn't think it would help me....surprise! It hasn't cured anything but makes things bearable.
patty