Assistance Dog Training
What does intensive puppy training look like - a trip to the GP, the nurse for new wound dressing, the pharmacy, brekkie at a Cafe, the post office, the butcher, the first bottle shop, the IGA and then the second bottle shop. This is a happy keen pup that now believes these activities are normal. Well done Genesis (and Monty who begrudgingly does his fair share of the training).
This was the first public access for Genesis. Not only did she navigate distracting and exciting shoppers, but at the very end you hear a bang. That was a box dropped by one of the staff stacking shelves in the next aisle that was extremely loud and she didn't flinch. Please note, this was also the first time training for her lovely handler too, and I added the complication of a trolley for good measure.
The lovely Genesis learning touch buttons.
There are not enough words to express how pleased I am with how seamlessly Canberra Hospital managed having Monty with me 24/7. The staff were respectful and obliging in any assistance asked if they could help. Day surgery is common for him, buy overnight stays are new and I am so proud of him and that these services are stepping up and seeing the value these marvellous dogs add.
A little issue requiring surgery after running after a piglet for a km or so. Checked out of Queanbeyan against medical advice...cause...well useless. Checked into Canberra Hospital ready for a likely overnight stay and Monty and I have been treated professionally and we have had a mostly stress free stay. A special thanks to a delightful nurse Narelle who has taken Monty out for regular toilet breaks...all except this afternoon after I'd just had the surgery. He refused to move.....such an awesome AD. Thanks to all who helped here, home and Cate bringing me Thai for dinner.
Welcome 16 or so week old Genesis. She is in training as an AD and has come for 2 weeks of intensive training. She gets to learn socialisation, hierarchy in the pack and in this example.....no food aggression. Lovely little pup.
Dam swimming in winter???? Labs!!
So......we had a minor piglet issue. I'm calling him Pauly, but he belongs to the neighbours of where we are staying for the weekend. Paul escaped, was chased by horses and then 7 very excited dogs. Pauly now is the boss of the dogs and will be collected tomorrow. Never a dull day.
Um....Bunnings...Really?
Nothing but mud at 4.30pm in Winter. Lucky there is hot water in the horse wash bay.
Truffles! Took Monty to test his skills at truffle hunting. We have done a small amount of basic training, but today was his first real go. The truffles in the white basket were the haul today, unfortunately Monty wasn't responsible for them all. He knows what to do, did it a few times amazingly, then got bored of it all.
When you housesit at a equine facility, but you need to take your pack of 6 with you. A full house with 9 dogs and 16 horses just for fun. Great place for anyone needing training sessions this next fortnight, especially for socialisation and reactivity training.
Monty doing a very hurried version of teaching door opening. A night of impromptu single take videos with no editing, so excuse the PJ's and socks that make random appearances.
Interruption behaviour training for foot tapping simplified also featuring the gorgeous Benson.
Benson demonstrating foundational training for the "paw" command. I use this for a range of higher complexity tasks such as interruption behaviour training.
This beautiful boy is for sale, but absolutely only to the most perfect home. He is big, he is aimed to be someone's perfect warm blanket, bed, couch or hospital buddy. He has his home here perfecting his cuddles until we find the right person. In case you can't tell, he is a big softy.
Gus the magnificent Teddy bear.
I found this wonderful artist on Etsy that designs fidget / spinner rings and necklaces with pendants. These are designed for those that need to do something with their hands that can otherwise be self destructive. These fidget rings can reduce bad habits like chewing nails, excessive skin scratching, hair twirling or even smoking. The two items I bought arrived today and are perfect.
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Moose has become a superstar. This is the second time he has done this after Gus relocated my slippers outside. I'm blown away as he originally did it when I asked Monty to do it. And yes, both times he brought both slippers back inside. This task is based purely on foundational task of "bring it to me" which to date with him has been a ball and his lead.
My father had his 5th cancer related surgery last week and it hit him hard. However, his reaction to our visit was of hope as Monty didn't watch every movement he made unlike last time when he hadn't had the cancer removed. I still put Monty to work, because....well a dog makes everything a little better.
The goodest of good boys. Macquarie University Hospital Hospital giving us the VIP treatment. Nothing of concern, just our 6 monthly brain frying.
A day in the life of Monty. Training with Maeve and Teddy, riding out for his mum's mental health, then trying out his hand with truffle hunting intro training.
Pictures have been cropped for the privacy of he who shall be known as the father of Moose. A hospital visit that was the first significant bonding session and even extended the interruption training Moose and I had been working on.
Monty rather happy with his bone.
Very happy in their coats. The 3 other resident dogs in the other houses are also wearing their matching WeatherBeeta - Australia dog coats.
WeatherBeeta - Australia how my dogs love you and your dog products (and horses as Horseland Canberra will attest). These dog coats with the shoulder gussets for greater movement and leg straps to stop sliding are perfect for my 6 to weather the horrific Canberra / Bungendore conditions.
EOI's. I have a phenomenal boy that is lacking the specific lessons, excellent in epathy and love and has had a previously crappy life. He came to us for a specific person, who has since backed out without seeing this gentleman. To an approved home only, suits someone needing to spend time in hospitals and lots of loving. Training required asva team to pass PAT.
I'm a cowboy..they even kinda match.
Horseland Canberra as always are phenomenal. In addition to sponsoring Monty, which included his fancy Weatherbeeta coat, they are helping the other resident Sana dogs to stay warm. Hudson on the right is in his new coat, but Benson is waiting for his size that has been ordered.
Moose going solo. An interesting moment when he saw a strapping choc lab above the vegetable aisle. Didn't know there was a mirror there....but he let me, the IGA staff and all the customers know.
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This was the first public access for Genesis. Not only did she navigate distracting and exciting shoppers, but at the very end you hear a bang. That was a box dropped by one of the staff stacking shelves in the next aisle that was extremely loud and she didn't flinch. Please note, this was also the first time training for her lovely handler too, and I added the complication of a trolley for good measure.
The lovely Genesis learning touch buttons.
Dam swimming in winter???? Labs!!
Monty doing a very hurried version of teaching door opening. A night of impromptu single take videos with no editing, so excuse the PJ's and socks that make random appearances.
Interruption behaviour training for foot tapping simplified also featuring the gorgeous Benson.
Benson demonstrating foundational training for the "paw" command. I use this for a range of higher complexity tasks such as interruption behaviour training.
This beautiful boy is for sale, but absolutely only to the most perfect home. He is big, he is aimed to be someone's perfect warm blanket, bed, couch or hospital buddy. He has his home here perfecting his cuddles until we find the right person. In case you can't tell, he is a big softy.
Gus the magnificent Teddy bear.
Moose has become a superstar. This is the second time he has done this after Gus relocated my slippers outside. I'm blown away as he originally did it when I asked Monty to do it. And yes, both times he brought both slippers back inside. This task is based purely on foundational task of "bring it to me" which to date with him has been a ball and his lead.
