[nagdu] walking in to objects

Sun Apr 15 18:31:54 UTC 2012

Tami, if you understand poodle psychology, what does that say about you!  Of 
course, I'm teasing but poodles seem to have some rather unique quirks 
particular to them as opposed to other dogs!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tami Kinney" <tamara.8024 at comcast.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking in to objects


> Hannah,
>
> Hm... In some senses, it will take time, as your girl continues to mature 
> and gain experience.
>
> Meanwhile... It may also take some work on your part and hers. Finding out 
> the key to communicating effectively with her on the subject can take some 
> observation and creativity at times... I once heard, and this has been my 
> experience, that the way to train a poodle is to learn how to convince the 
> poodle what you want her to do is actually her idea. /lol/ It's a little 
> simplistic, but true nonetheless. Very like Arabian horses that way, so I 
> have prior experience with that sort of thing. An Arabian will go to the 
> ends of the earth for you... But only if he/she thinks you're worthy 
> enough for him/her to choose to do that for you. Once you find the secret 
> key, it's all good. Until then... War!
>
> Mitzi has been a lot like many of the Arabians I've known... Once I found 
> the key, and so long as I maintain proper balance in work/play and life, 
> she is terrific. We're on another prolonged visit to the small town where 
> my Dad lives, and she's had a limp so I only started doing working walks 
> with her yesterday, which she loved. But around the house and yard, the 
> effects of all the attention I've been giving the puppy, along with the 
> disruptions to daily life and my really pushing on my work and 
> professional development while we're still living over in the Portland 
> area have shown up in one really snotty poodle. I get the message, since 
> she is pretty direct: If you're not going to pay attention to me, I'm not 
> going to pay attention to you! /lol/ Okay, so I've been making sure to 
> give her plenty of attention and have also taken her back to more leash 
> training. Message? If you're not going to act like a trained dog, then I'm 
> going to treat you like and untrained one. /lol/ She seems to be deciding 
> to get back on track with obedience, so is getting more freedom. Silly 
> poodle!
>
> Tami
>
> On 04/13/2012 10:48 PM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:
>> I highly doubt it. I have a mobility instructor here who used to be a 
>> guide
>> dog trainer for over 10 years. He's suggested a few things and told me,
>> "it'll take time". I feel like running in to things should not be 
>> occurring
>> every couple of weeks...
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Larry D. Keeler
>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 7:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking in to objects
>>
>> Can Pilot send a trainer out there?
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Hannah Chadwick"<sparklylicious at gmail.com>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 8:59 PM
>> Subject: [nagdu] walking in to objects
>>
>>
>>> Hey all,
>>> I know that bonding can take up to a year, but I also know that Princess
>>> shouldn't be walking me in to things. I honestly don't know what to do 
>>> any
>>> more because I don't feel like correcting her is enough and that after a
>>> while she forgets about it altogether.
>>> Today I went to visit the University of Santa Cruz and we went on a 
>>> tour.
>>> Princess for some reason walked me in to a pole and as usually I 
>>> corrected
>>> her. This has occurred a few times since I last posted about it, and 
>>> it's
>>> getting more difficult for me to trust her. I don't feel safe walking at
>>> night or in the dark now, and it's a horrible feeling.
>>> Any thoughts, suggestions, advice?
>>> Best, Hannah
>>>
>>>
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