sandy, My experience has been that moving fast creates feelings of happiness and enthusiasm with Belle. I actually use it as a reward with her. Going fast is probably her number one most favorite thing, closely followed by venison and peanut butter. So perhaps it depends on how you use it and what other circumstances are present? I'd say if it's working for you then go with it. HTH Julie http://www.livingblind.com/eml Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. Dr. Seuss ----- Original Message ----- From: <Infinitepaws@xxxxxxx> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 1:17 PM Subject: (VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack > > > In a message dated 9/2/2007 9:41:37 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, > sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > but urging a quicker > pace could be a contributor to elevating stress levels > > > I guess, my thinking was , that teaching it as a pace change separate > from > the stressors and then using it in such situations would remove some of > the > stress factor.. This kind of ties in with Ann's question of > action/positions > causing emotional changes. I use this pace increase for lots of > distractions > including people making noises and/or enticing Alex. Maybe I will teach > something else also. > > Sandy Foushee > Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs > Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog > Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.- > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > > >