[nagdu] clicker training

[Ioana Gandrabur]

Hi,

GDB gave an interesting tip that I have not used yet but might do with the
new dog. Put a small bell on something you can attach to objects the dog has
to target. Thus when the dog touches the target, even if far from you, you
will know. I suppose that having a small bell on the bed might trigger a
sound as the dog goes on it.

Just some brain storming.

Take care,

Ioana
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] clicker training


> Angie,
>
> Some thoughts in no particular order
> *put a bell on her collar so you can better track where she is
> *practice with a fabric mat on a wood or tile floor, so you can hear the
> difference between her feet on the different surfaces
> *practice a lot very close until she has the mat concept solid, then build
> distance
>
> It isn't crucial that you click at the exact instant.  all of the clicker
> books will tell you that it is and it will go much faster the more you are
> able to click the split second that she has done the behavior you want,
> but learning still occurs when you aren't perfect.
>
> HTH
> Julie
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Angie Giltinan" <rox0805 at verizon.net>
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> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:38 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] clicker training
>
>
>> 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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