Friday Fido Tip is about keeping your dog safe when moving through doors. If you have to open the door, make sure it stays open until the dog is safely through. If its an automatic door, make sure it stays open until the dog is safely through. If someone opens a door for you, make sure it stays open until the dog is safely through. It's your responsibility to keep the dog safe whenever going through doors. You will notice in the video that trainer Vanessa holds the elevator door open while her and Drago move into the elevator. She also makes him wait to enter and exit until she is securing the door for him. It only takes one time for a paw or tail to get caught and the dog will lose their trust in you.
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Friday Fido Tip, for some reason did not post so here we are a day late! Puppy in training Richard is learning to ignore food unless he is told "ok". His puppy raiser and trainer Justine works with him with some human food. This will come in handy as he trains out in public and a child or someone else would try to offer him food. This is very helpful when food is dropped on the floor at home or out in public. When Richard ignores the food he is rewarded with a treat and told what a good boy he is!
Can your dog ignore food on the floor if it drops or sees it when they enter a room? Lets see some training videos from our community here!!!
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Service dog Bam provides stability for Faith to get up from the floor and lays his head on her lap with pressure to assist with lowering her heartrate. This connection shows how hard they have been working to gain trust in each other.
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Service dog Bam provides stability on curbs and retrieves items for Faith out in public!
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Service dog Bam provides stability for Faith in many different environments!
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Friday Fido Tip
Training day success! 🐾🎉 Watch as Drago,service dog in training, learns to pick up his leash like a pro. Even when he drops it, its important to keep on encouraging him. Every little step counts toward independence and teamwork! 💪 #ServiceDogJourney #TrainingProgress #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork#behindthescenes #servicedogtraining #servicedogintraining #futureassistancedog #k9s4mobility #makingadifference #EnrichingLives #futureservicedog
Friday Fido Tip is exposing your dog to loud noises and/or music but allowing them to take their time to get comfortable enough to lie down. Knowing the goal of the trainin session is important. The first goal is the dog is able to remain in the envinronment where the loud noise or music is taking place. The second goal is that the dog is not displaying any stress signs such as panting, yawning, shaking or whining. The third goal and one that night not happen on the first exposure is lying down and being relaxed. Its important that the handler is calm and offers yummy treats.
Service dog in training Bam and Facility dog in training David attend Cheyenne Hills Church on Christmas eve to learn all about loud noises and music. Bam will be attending church that plays loud music with his future partner and David will be around lots of kids at recess, concerts, and etc.
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A little fun with Michelle's granddaughter inside the training facility because the Wyoming wind was blowing cold! Service dog in training Bam and staff member Nugget also had a little fun!
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Friday Fido Tip is teaching your dog to come to you even when there are distractions. Service dog in training Drago loves to play ball, so having to choose between going to get the ball or coming to trainer Justine when called is a huge success!
Begin by working on your dog's recall while there are no distractions around and provide a yummy treat when they reach you. Once you introduce a distraction, begin with one that is low-key and not their absolute favorite thing. Always use a happy voice and yummy treats to reward them for doing the right thing! When you feel the dog is ready for a more enticing distraction, set the distraction in their view but not necessairly in the path of coming to you. Keep working and progress according to the dog's behavior! Happy training!
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The dogs loved opening all their gifts!!!!
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Teaching your dog to accept having their teeth brushed along with good options for chewing will decrease their chances of gum disease.
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Friday Fido Tip recommends hand feeding your puppy or dog for multiple benefits. First, this is a great way to teach them sit or down. Second, it teaches them to remain calmly in a position while eating. Third, it improves their digestion because they are calm and eating much slower than on their own. Fourth, it improves thier relationship with you. You have their complete attention and are even more important to them.
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