[nagdu] training methods of schools

[Jewel]

Guide Dog Foundation teaches a combination of all of the above, depending on the handler, dog, and situation. We use corrections to regain our dogs 'attention. However, treats are used to reinforce new events or locations. Also, my trainer used a clicker to encourage my dog to walk properly while in the gentle leader. When following someone, also, I was taught to have the person I am following snap their fingers if they make a sharp turn. This catches Faye's attention and keeps her focused on the leading person. I think this combination of all of the methods gives me an arsenal of ideas of how to keep her attentive and happy to work. 

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On Sep 15, 2013, at 1:14 AM, "Nicole Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com> wrote:

> I think that most schools use a mixture of positive rewards and correction.
> I have never done extensive training of dogs, so I cannot say, but I think
> that it would be harder to use just positive methods when there is a large
> number of dogs and a lot of temptation . The trainers know how to use
> correction in a way that is not harmful, and a dog that needs too much
> correction is usually one who gets career changed. To the best of my
> knowledge, GDB uses both. Also, on a related note, GDB uses different
> training collars than they used to, which I think is a good change. I have
> also seen a few more GDB alums with these collars instead of the choke
> chains.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora
> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:05 PM
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> Subject: [nagdu] training methods of schools
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> Hi all,
> 
> How do the different training methods differ between schools? Which schools
> have begun to use more positive methods of training such as food rewards and
> clicker training? I'm sorry this question is so vague; however, I am truely
> curious. It is difficult to determine this kind of information from a
> training program's website so I thought it would be beneficial to ask those
> with firsthand experience. Any information would be appreciated.
> 
> Danielle
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