Pacing is easier!? I have dealt with my male GSD, a total pacer and now a Wheaton, who also loves to pace.? Pacing is easy.?They don't have to reach or drive.??Maybe it's a lazy thing, tho the Wheaton is far from lazy.? Once you get the dog to gait naturally, they enjoy moving out.? But, the training can be frustrating.? My boy is lazy.??He lets the girls?do the zoomies while he waits for them and does a short chase.? Ok, that's also smart.??Why should he wear himself out when he can do a short chase and then find some shade? LOL!??? I sort of think about the horses with the short, choppy trot.? It can scramble your brains.? But, when you get that nice, easy trot, you can ride for hours.? I have worked with some Quarter horses like that.? It took training to get that nice easy trot, as the short, choppy trot seemed easier for them.?? I also think about runners.? I have a short stride.? I had to train myself to reach and move out more to accomodate the GSD and also to compete in running relays.? (OK, that was back when I could run 10K's, LOL!)?? I don't think there is one specific reason for pacing.? The upside is that when you train the animal or human to move out and make it natural, rarely does pacing become an issue again. Laura??? -----Original Message----- From: cnnpmm2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:25 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Gaiting vs. Pacing I just read Stormy's post about roadworking a dog who paced and it reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask... I've owned GSD's for 25+ years and never had a dog who paced. Probably a somewhat stupid question, but what are some of the reasons a dog would pace instead of gait? Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Allemande German Shepherd Dogs Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================