Shelly, who has "for the love of a dog" available in accessible format? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 7:32 PM Subject: (VICT) Re: Task ideas- Feedback? I absolutely loved Particia McConnel's new book For the Love of a Dog, and how she describes the different body language of our dogs, and what the behaviors associated with them are. it was fun, a very good read. Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Alumni Association Board www.guidedogs.com More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my limitations fall from me, my spirit is free. - Helen Keller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane & Raven" <dlshotwell2@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 7:50 PM Subject: (VICT) Re: Task ideas- Feedback? Ann Wrote:>>So, these examples would seem to illustrate the principle that teaching a body position or behavior which is naturally associated with a certain emotional state can become a way of triggering the actual emotional state in the animal or person.<< I had the same thoughts at first. I have seen dogs that have been taught this behavior very effectively. I have heard of no adverse effects... When in a calm, relaxed, down position I am not sure that a tail held close to the body would effect an emotional response of any kind. While standing the behavior is requested for short segments of time (passing a low shelf, or entering a door,etc) and reinforced and praised in a positive manner. This would make me think that it would very little to no effect negatively. There is a discussion group where a some animal behaviorists congregate and discuss many lofty subjects...smile... I like to read the threads and I learn a lot. I have to say that some of it is way over my head. However, I love reading the information shared there, I learn a lot, and they often post links for studies that are available on the internet. I will post this question and see what they have to say about your intriguing question. The web discussion group is Click-L_ABAT@xxxxxxxxx Best Wishes & Wags, Diane & Raven APDT#72225 http://AssistanceDogJournal.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Golden_Paw_ADC/ "My Assistance Dog is not my whole life, but she makes my life whole" ~D.L.Shotwell "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France All posts are considered copyrighted by the author. You must get permission from the poster before forwarding. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.1/982 - Release Date: 8/31/2007 5:21 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.1/981 - Release Date: 8/31/2007 6:13 AM