The observation of the suppression of flux switching induced by relatively long low-amplitude magnetic pulses is reported. This effect has been observed in Si-doped YIG in the irradiated state at low temperatures. Prior to the pulse-induced changes, the material is readily switched by pulses of amplitude

Oe and duration

s. After the application of conditioning pulses of amplitude, e.g.,

Oe and

ms irreversible switching in the preceding large pulses

is suppressed. These observations are discussed in terms of the displacement of domain walls pinned by centers (Fe
2+ions) having a wide range of pinning strength and relaxation times.