Hey Coach.. I think you scared them. You can be a little intimidating sometimes . I've been in adoption for three years now. I've visited a track and farm. I've seen dogs come in off the plane in great shape, some in horrible shape, all from different places, and I agree with another poster on here that the truth definitely lies in between. I don't think the dogs are treated poorly at the track by what I had seen. It happens, from what I have seen, after the fact. Not every farm and Kennel is going to treat their dogs the same. There's good and bad. It is good to educate yourself and see for yourself. But don't assume that every farm or kennel in America treat's their dogs the same way the kennel or farm you've seen has. Just giving my 2 cents of what I've experienced.