Buddy getting in the work out in public. We go back to basics for the dogs expectations when out in public. Driving back to a training routine to make it easier on the dog in unfamiliar environments. Choosing pet friendly establishments helps with this!
A quick look at our program…
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Puppy learning. Working Demand Behavior
What happens if your dog does something and gets rewarded for it? We are using Buddy’s meal to shape his “Lay”. Creating a demand behavior to get reward. This is the same as coming to us and sitting in front of us or walking beside us. It all becomes a behavior instinct to the dog because they will do it without cues. Shaping takes place with the lure and guidance… but after the reps, comes the cognitive skills.
Buddy working through the “Switch” process. I am rewarding the action of engaging with the switch. Dipstick gets a press at the end to show the finished product with button manipulation.
This process is a useful task for handicap door switches, cross walk buttons, elevator calls, and much more!
Repetition builds confidence! #wak9servicedogs
Buddy is learning how to possess and hold.
Buddy is learning how to possess and hold. We aren’t calm yet, but we will get there. He will also learn how “out” on command. This is just the beginning in retrieval work.
Nanny Dippy
I don’t think Dippy signed up for being the babysitter. But she will work for nuggets! FETCH ME THE BABY 😂
Aubrey met Buddy today.
Aubrey met Buddy today. We got to show her some dopamine box and she was able to run the clicker. We explain to the family the meaning of the markers that help shape the dog. We then demonstrate with Dipstick to show the finished product. It’s amazing to see into the mind of the young client. We discussed what tasks the dog may do to help with her disabilities, how we build it, and what to expect in the coming months. The path is laid, let’s pave it!
Recall on Buddy at 9 weeks old. If you make a habit early for the pup to not jump on you, they won’t.
Why we do it.
This happens to be a video of what we do. Why we do it. And how we got to this point. It’s not all in here. But that will come.
Building positive associations with the Kennel.
When building association to the places you want the dog to find pleasant, we use their food to help. We place the food in the kennel and the dog will frequent it and eat. Building an association that we can add duration to over the next few days.
He is kenneled completely away from us in the house. Our timers are set to 4 hour marks for potty and that is the only time we will come to him at night. This is by far one of the hardest things for new owners to overcome for the dog learns how to be self dependent and self soothing.
