[nagdu] tripping on bones

[Ann Edie]

Rox!  I'm surprised that you, of all people,  suggest a P- solution to the 
problem of inconveniently abandoned shoes!

Albert, for a more "positive reinforcement-type solution--you might simply 
try to notice the rare occasions when he tosses his shoes in the direction 
of where you would like them to land, and immediately reward him with 
something he really likes.  You don't even have to tell him what the reward 
is for; let him figure it out.  (This is the "sneaky" method.)
Or, for a more straightforward approach, you could identify the place where 
you want him to put the shoes, and reward him immediately whenever the shoes 
hit that spot.  In order for you to know when the shoes have "hit the spot," 
you might want to have some sort of sound-producing device that will let you 
know that the shoes have landed on the spot!

For tips on training all sorts of beings, Karen Pryor's book, "Don't Shoot 
the Dog" is still one of the best resources, and very readable.

Have fun training!

Best,
Ann

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Subject: Re: [nagdu] tripping on bones


> Albert,
>
> next time he does it, just hide the shoes.  He'll learn quick!
>
> My dogs also hide stuff outside.  My current working guide, Laveau a 
> Doberman loves her harness, she will take it to her bed and snuggle  with 
> it until it is time to go to work again.  I have to put it up  high so 
> she'll leave it alone.  The other day I was getting ready to  throw my 
> harness in the wash and set it down to collect more laundry.   In a flash 
> she stole it and hid it.  I had to send my golden in to  find it, which 
> she did.  Mill'E, my golden keeps me organized.  If I  didn't have her I'd 
> be in a lot of trouble! *grin*
>
> Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
> Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
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