[nagdu] Finding Certain Things

[Natalie]

Hi Hannah,
I hope you and Princess are getting settled in by now and things are going 
smoothly.  It is possible to teach your dog to find different things such as 
doors, trash cans, seats/tables, etc.  You may have to practice a few times, 
but they will get it.  Some dogs take a little longer than others, but show 
them what you want, give lots of praise when it happens, and they'll learn. 
Word association helps a lot.  For example, when Liam thinks I want to go 
inside Walgreen's but we're instead going to our taize service, since we've 
been to both places numerous times, I can just say, "No, boy, we're not 
going to Walgreens today.  We're going to taize."  Then I praise him and say 
thank you to him because he remembers and is so eager to please.  Hope that 
helps.
Best,
Nat and Liam Joshua

----- 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 1:24 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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