Squirrels that waterski...= fear?

[Acco40]

You’ve seen them before… the waterskiing squirrels that bring enjoyment and amusement to us all at state fairs across the nation.

What I want to know is how they trick the squirrel into getting on the skis, and keep him on the skis. (I’m thinking these are very very talented, persuasive individuals.)

Also, do these squirrels in a state of fear the whole time they are whipping around out there? It looks to me like they’re having a good time, but then again, I’ve never seen a squirrel swimming so I think that maybe they are just too terrified to let go.

Lemme know, dopers!

[Duck_Duck_Goose]

Here ya go.

http://www.kvtv.com/now/story/0,1597,146991-311,00.shtml

In 1978, Best and her late husband took in a baby squirrel that had fallen from its nest. They named her Twiggy, and by using lots of affection, repetition, and plenty of nuts, they slowly trained her to ride foot-long skis, and be pulled through the water as they used a remote control to drive her little boat.

Twiggy’s skis and boat have been handmade for her by a water ski manufacturer. She is not attached to the skis is any harmful way, she’s only standing on them.

In her now-famous act, Twiggy jumps off Lou Ann’s shoulder, and swims to her skis to begin the show.

I’d say that the squirrel is having a blast, because there’s food at the end.