[nagdu] owner training

[Jessica Pitzer]

I'm wondering where you specifically found yoru poodle as I'm
considering a poodle. Thanks. Jessica

On 4/11/10, Tamara Smith-Kinney <tamara.8024 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Jessica,
>
> I apologize for not getting back to you directly for so long about your
> questions.  I was working on my own reply along the lines of what both Rox
> and Julie said, but I got overly long-winded and it was late, so I was
> stupid... /smile/  Also, I can usually be pretty confident that the both of
> them will answer questions about owner-trainer very well while I'm still
> trying to figure out what to say.  /grin/
>
> Anyway, by now you've gotten some great information about the dog selection
> part and some of idea of what your life will be like once you do find that
> elusive right dog.  If you think that all sounds absolutely dreaful, it
> might be time for you to reconsider owner-trainer.  If you found yourself
> thinking that you just can't wait to get to all the hard work and
> frustration and exhaustion and more, then owner-training could be for you!
> /smile/  The most telling key trait of the successful owner-trainers I know
> is that they *love* it.  They don't fall into bed dead asleep at night to
> dream dog training then drag their still weary bodies out the next morning
> to start it all again because of their dedication to duty and diligence.
> They do it because they can't wait to get going again for another day,
> because they just are enjoying the process, even the parts that make strong
> men go pale.  /smile/
>
>   I will add that it really helps to inform yourself to the nth degree about
> the ins and outs of temperament testing, temperament requirements for guide
> dogs, given the nature of their work, etc., etc.  I have my list of internet
> resources buried deep somewhere in the bowels of my computer archives, but
> there is a lot of new stuff coming out all the time that you should be able
> to find easily.  Same with books, and honestly I've been reading books about
> dogs and animals for so many years, I think I started doing my study before
> I could actually read the books myself.  /smile/  If you want to get some
> good ideas about books to read on the subject, this list is a good place to
> ask!  I don't have a current reading list myself, I'm afraid, but as I get
> more reading worked back into my life, I will be asking those questions
> myself.
>
> Another resource is the vi-clicker-training list,
> vi-clicker-trainers at freelists.org.  Ann Edie is the list owner, I believe.
> I'm afraid I've been lax about keeping up there, but she can tell you more
> about it.
>
> As for equipment:  Pawpower Creations, of course!  Julie started the harness
> making business a few years ago as On-The-Go, and everything I have for
> Mitzi is from her.  Great gear!  Rox and her husband have since taken on the
> harness making, so my new purchases will be from Pawpower.  The harnesses
> are not only very good but very affordable, and Pawpower is good to work
> with.
>
> I still have odds and ends floating around from Mitzi's pre-harness days,
> and if you want to discuss more about pre-harness training, I will be happy
> to tell you what I did and used.  Usually that depends on what you find in
> your area that you can afford and still feed the dog.  /smile/
>
> Anyway, that's all I can think of right now that might be helpful.
>
> I am interested to know what you learn and what you decide about
> owner-training.
>
> Tami Smith-Kinney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Jessica Pitzer
> Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 2:13 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] owner training
>
> Hello,
> I've thought about not saying I'm going to do it, but I've thought
> about owner training.
> I obviously have no idea how to do this, I mean I  have had dogs all
> my life and have trained them to sit stay come heel down paw, etc. but
> how didy ou train your guides, how did you select them and where did
> you get them from, and where did you get equipment.
> Thanks.
> Jessica
>
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