[nagdu] clicker training

[Cheryl Osborn]

Hi Angie,

I have the same problem.  I find it necessary to work along with a
sighted partner.


On 4/22/10, Angie Giltinan <rox0805 at verizon.net> wrote:
> My name is Angie, and I have a yellow lab from GEB.  We were one of the
> first teams to be trained to use the clicker, and I do like using it.  but
> after doing a bunch of reading, it seems that it's important to click
> exactly when the dog does the desired behavior, not to late, or to soon.
> My question for all you clicker users out there who are blind, how do you
> know when your dog does the behavior, for example, I want my dog to go to
> her place, I can get an idea when she's on the mat, but i can't know for
> sure, unless I have her on a leash, and am farely close to her and the mat.
> The books say, click when she puts a paw on the mat, I certainly can't tell
> that very well, so i'd apreciate any thoughts about this.
> Thanks much
> Essence And Angie
> P.S. even my cat is getting in to the clicker action! though he is a
> glutten, so anything that involves food, he's there!!
>
>
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