In a message dated 6/30/2008 9:04:20 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, pawpower@xxxxxxx writes: Eventually I was able to go back to chucking treats to the side again and she would come back to doing paws on the mat after eating it. I don't feel like I can raise criteria just yet, but we're getting there. Something else might be to use a little luring by putting a treat on the mat and c/t ing when she steps on the mat to get it. and then hand her the treat.. two-fers for her..Fade out the lure pretty fast though... Sandy Foushee Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.- _http://journals.aol.com/infinitepaws/zairs-journey/_ (http://journals.aol.com/infinitepaws/zairs-journey/) **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)