It takes hard work + diligent prayer to get = an amazing service dog team.
Samantha and Tucker bonded so well this week ❤️
There's nothing quite like dogs and their people working smoothly together toward a common goal.
Congrats you two on your success this week! 👏😁
Happy pups play time! 😎
Adolescent dogs Star and Netty have sure been enjoying these warm days!
Just a little reminder to get out there and spend some extra time out of doors with your dogs y'all!
Week 4 Day 2 | Seizure Odor Service Dog Training | Anchored Canine
🐕🦺 Week 2 Day 3 Seizure Odor Training! | Service Dog Training | Anchored Canine
Today Tucker is slowing down and recognizing the odor. he pauses as if to say, "it's right HERE!" His body language is easily read by me, but that's not the goal.
We need him to clearly alert with that nudge cue! He's getting it, but as you can see, it's a process!
Our goal is to change up the location of the boxes this week and next week. After he's solid with that, we'll start placing the odor on a person!
Seizure Odor Training | Week 2 Day 2 | Anchored Canine
I'm asking Tucker to alert to the odor a little harder now by nudging! He's been pretty soft in the past, but we're slowly inching toward the goal!
Winter Fun with the Pack ❄️🐾
The dogs dug several tunnels in hopes of capturing a rabbit...I'm amazed at the results. They are big dog snow tunnels!
I think the canine species is made to dig 🤔 😂
Day 5 Seizure Alert Service Dog Training | More Nudge Work | Anchored Canine
He's getting it! Tucker is recognizing the difference in the seizure odor box, and he's super enthusiastic. I'm still asking him for an alert, but it shouldn't take long before he starts doing it on his own.
Also, we're getting fresh cotton swabs in the mail any day now!! It's a good thing, too, because my current ones are getting pretty dried up.
Learn more about our service dog program at https://www.anchoredcanine.com/servicedogs
Day 4 Public Access Training + | Anchored Canine
Tucker practiced LONG down stays underneath the tables, the nudge, wrap (DPT) etc. this past week.
He's doing great! Manners and obedience are a must for all service dog prospects. He's getting great y'all 👌😎
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Day 2 Seizure Odor Training | Service Dog Training | Anchored Canine #servicedog #dogtraining #dog
Tucker is being trained for an important job - to alert his future owner to an oncoming seizure BEFORE it happens, so preparations can be made to prevent injuries.
In this video Tucker is on day 2 of actual odor training. We'll soon introduce our alert, which is a nudge or poke from his nose.
In the meantime, we want him to understand the seizure odor as the smell he's looking for.
Follow me to watch the whole process, as we'll be making videos of his training weekly, if not daily.
Learn more about our service dog program at https://www.anchoredcanine.com/servicedogs
Service Dog Seizure Alert Training | Odor Work Day 1 | Anchored Canine #seizurealertservicedog #servicedog #servicedogtraining
