[nagdu] Finding Certain Things

[marilyn]

Hi Hannah,
GDF teaches there dogs the find command. All we do as guide dog users is 
enforce what the dog is already taught. Anna can find seats, trash cans , 
elevator, steps , doors and etc. just by telling her. If its a place your 
going back to and there the first time , pat what it is name it , give her a 
treat and tell her find it. Then give your dog  lots of praise. I am out in 
the field a lot going to different buildings that I have never been before 
from my job and she is great finding things. It can be confusing for the dog 
if there are lots of door or elevators. I have had that happen in the NY 
State building.  I also use the command find the way a lot. When leaving a 
place we back track our steps .
Marilyn and Anna
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hannah Chadwick" <sparklylicious at suddenlink.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 3:24 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Finding Certain Things


> Hey All,
> I was just wondering what your experiences have been in terms of teaching
> your dogs new commands such as finding things - an empty seat, trash cans,
> doors, etc. I have heard that it is possible to teach your dog to find
> certain things, and I'm definitely interested in doing that once I get
> settled with my dog.
> Cheers, Hannah
>
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