[nagdu] training methods of schools

[minh ha]

Tina,

What do you mean she could snap it in half? The martingail is made of
nylon with a middle loop in the middle that tightens up when you do a
leash correction.

Minh

On 9/19/13, Tina Thomas <judotina48kg at gmail.com> wrote:
> What is positive punishment? Also, I am A Seeing Eye Grad, and we do use
> leash corrections and we also praise the dogs when they are exhibiting the
> desired behavior. As far as clicker training, it was used to target train
> the dogs. I have seen the collars that GDB is currently using, and for me I
> wouldn't use it on my dog, because I know she would snap it in half.
> However, the collar looks  more  appealing to the public eye.
> Tina and the girls
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven Tolliver
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 4:37 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] training methods of schools
>
> I believe the Seeing Eye also uses clicker training. I think they are
> starting to phase in treat training as well. Treat training is not
> necessary, but food is a primary reinforcer, so it's incredibly useful.
> I think the Seeing Eye is still correction-heavy with their dogs though.
> GEB
> is somewhere between compulsion training and clicker training, leaning more
> toward positive reinforcement training. I think GDB is the most positive
> with their dogs. They use positive punishment, positive reinforcement, and
> negative punishment. Also, they're issuing a lot, not all, dogs with
> martingale check collars.
> Personally, I believe the martingale check should be the norm; I'm sure
> it'll happen one day. Most of the dogs that are trained as guides are eager
> to please, so it would be nice to see gentler ways of handling and
> interacting with them, even when they misbehave.
>
> On 9/19/13, L Gwizdak <leg1950 at cox.net> wrote:
>> Guiding Eyes in New York and Guide Dogs for the Blind in California.
>>
>> Lyn and Landon
>> "Asking who's the man and who's the woman in an LGBT relationship is
>> like asking which chopstick is the fork" - Unknown
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Danielle Sykora" <dsykora29 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:04 PM
>> Subject: [nagdu] training methods of schools
>>
>>
>>> 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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