WyMarGSD2@xxxxxxx typed about FLANKING on 15 Dec 2004, at 12:34: because no matter where the dog comes from.. they should be taught in prey drive always and first --> Actually, every dog has a different drive - some play, some prey etc. That is the drive used to train a dog.. I am going to recommend that if you plan to train a dog in obedience, agility, or whatever, you read this book: SCHUTZHUND OBEDIENCE - TRAINING IN DRIVE by SHeila Booth It discusses the different drives and how to use them. In my limited time on the SCH Field, I saw most dogs being trained in PLAY drive and the police work dogs in prey drive. Again, each dog is DIFFERENT. I would not recommend anyone try to flank a dog to show prey drive unless they really know what they were doing. I have used Sheila's book to train for obedience and agility and highly recommend reading it. THe book will tell you how todetermine your dog's best drive and how to use it for training. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================