[nagdu] additional tasks

[Julie J.]

Wayne,

How fun!  I could easily use  this both for keeping him occupied with 
learning something new and exercise!

Have you ever priced jumps used for agility?  Holy cow, I about fell out 
of my chair.  I came to the conclusion that I'd drag an empty box up 
from the basement.  Serves the same purpose and is way cheaper! LOL

Julie
On 9/28/2011 1:46 PM, Wayne Merritt wrote:
> I've been working with my gide, Gucci, on jumping over my legs. I have
> to prompt her, but I will sit on my couch, put my legs up on the
> coffee table, and bring her to my left leg. I will then say, "Over,"
> and pull up on her collar. This kind of developed without me thinking
> about it. I used to have to pull on her collar to get her to jump
> over. Now, when I get her in position and give the word "Over," she
> will often jump on her own initiative. Sometimes I have to pull on her
> collar, but those are usually the times she jumps over only to please
> me and not because she wants to. Though she always wags her tail after
> the jump and often shakes her head, so I think she gets some enjoyment
> out of it even if she didn't want to make the jump. Only in the last
> few weeks have I added the verbal command. For a long time, I just put
> her in position and pulled on her collar. As soon as I started using
> the verbal command, the light went on and she was like, "Oh, that's
> what you want, okay!" She can easily jump over one leg, but she
> hesitates a little when I ask her to jump over both my legs. I will
> have my legs close together to start, and then gradually spread them
> apart. A few times, she hasn't made the complete jump and almost
> stumbled over, but then I will move my legs closer together and have
> her do it again to build her confidence back up. Both of us have
> enjoyed this activity, and it is one of those things I can show off to
> others.
>
> Wayne
>
> On 9/28/11, Sean Robertson<srobertson at roadrunner.com>  wrote:
>> Somehow, I tot Archie how to shake hands.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Julie J."<julielj at neb.rr.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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>> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:52 PM
>> Subject: [nagdu] additional tasks
>>
>>
>>> Hello all!
>>>
>>> I've been thinking lately about additional things I could teach Monty.  He
>>>
>>> already knows a few tricks like give me five and roll over.  He also knows
>>>
>>> how to bring in the newspaper from the front porch.  I've been working on
>>> brace, which has been a big help since I broke my foot.  I was wondering
>>> what things have people taught their guide dogs for fun or to help out
>>> around the house.
>>>
>>> I still can't walk, so guide work skills like find a chair or trash can
>>> aren't going to be teachable right now.   I'm more looking for ideas that
>>> might be useful or fun here at home.
>>>
>>> Thoughts? Ideas?      stories? Brags?  Let's hear them!
>>> Julie
>>>
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