[nagdu] boredom on routine routes

[Tamara Smith-Kinney]

That's too, too funny!  I may keep that one in the back of mind, though, to
use in a pinch.  The only bummer will be not seeing the looks on people's
faces!  /lol/

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Steven Johnson
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:43 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] boredom on routine routes

I guess it sounds crazy, and probably looks crazy too!  Glad I have one hand
on the harness otherwise I might try my elephant imitation LOL!  I think
Misha would quit at that point!  

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 1:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] boredom on routine routes

He's only been working as a full time guide dog for about a year and a half 
or so.   I can't say that I've ever tried animal sounds!

Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:44 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] boredom on routine routes


> Hi Julie,
> How long as he been working?  Have you ever tried meowing or barking at 
> him
> as you are working?  I know it sounds crazy, but it really seems to get my
> guide going as I try to distract her. It really keeps her mind on what she
> is supposed to be doing. Reverse psychology I guess/smile!  We just took a

> 2
> mile walk and I did this and the old tail just goes a mile a minute and 
> she
> is very steady with her pace.  Needless to say, the 75 degree weather is a
> bit when we are walking in mostly sunny conditions.
>
> The best to you and the pup,
>
> Steve & Misha
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Julie J
> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:33 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] boredom on routine routes
>
> I've tried treats, but they didn't have much lasting impact.  Although 
> when
> I used them, I didn't really have much in the way of a training plan in
> mind.  I just gave him a treat every so often.
>
> I think I'll look for some higher value treats that might be more
> motivating.  Then I'll come up with some very specific criteria to reward.
> Perhaps that will work better than my haphazard approach.
>
> I had thought of giving him some sort of really awesome thing once we got 
> to
>
> work, a pig ear...or something.   I'm not sure how that might work out.
> Have to think more on it.
>
> Julie
>
>
>
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