Bob , Evan and All The question or comment was posted earlier, and because I'm wrangling kids and haven't had coffee yet, I don't remember when, lol. But I think the walk is a very effective means to mete out the weak backs, the lack of drive, and hindlimb problems. I think, imho, that it only becomes a problem if it is used at the very start of a class, before the dogs settle in"What? You want me to go slow???" or if it is done too much during the class. At that speed, it shouldn't take too many steps to see the iron backs and strong rears vs the "have nots". Anyway, both of you have a great day, gotta run...kids you know. Kathy Finest in American Show & German Importing WEBSITE UPDATED: 2-29-2005 _Victory German Shepherds_ (http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/index.htm) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================