You know the same use to be said about physical disabilities... know we have clickers that have been adapted to use in the mouth... sensors that have beams that are broken by movement and make sound for those who can't click... verbal markers.. target sticks... foot clickers... etc.. Our possibilities are only limited by imagination and creativity. It use to be said that a dog can't guide a person in a wheelchair... well GDB busted that bubble too... I have talked with blind trainers who use bells on the dog and on tools they use to teach with... collars with handles to sense the head movements for behaviors... foil and baking pans on the floor to be able to hear the dogs movements.... buttons that make noise to teach touching... and I know there is more that just isn't coming to my mind now... One of the reasons I started my journal website is that so many contacted me about adapting behavior and task teaching for their limitations that I thought it would be helpful to have a place where those with disabilities might give and get ideas for adapting positive reinforcement teaching to their disability. It is called the AssistanceDogJournal.net because I am passionate about assistance dog teaching... but many who are just teaching their pets are contributing and getting ideas to help them adapt for their needs. Is it possible... I am of the belief that if there is a will the is a way... you get open minded, creative people together and you would be amazed at what you can accomplish! I always strongly advice assistance dog owner trainers or refreshers to get guidance from an experienced assistance dog teacher for their safety and the dogs. If you are an owner trainer and have adaptations you use or have developed for your use ... please let me know... I would love to share it with other like you who are yearning for the joy of teaching their animal. whew...got long winded today...sorry... as I said ...I get excited about the possibilities. Best Wishes & Wags, Diane & Raven http://AssistanceDogJournal.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Golden_Paw_ADC/ "My Assistance Dog is not my whole life, but she makes my life whole" ~D.L.Shotwell "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France