[nagdu] Command Warm-ups

[Kristen via nagdu]

I think I understand the touch cue, but how would you go about 
teaching it and carrying out the desired behavior? Also, do you 
need an actual clicker device to do clicker training? If so, 
where do you buy them?
--
Kristen


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From: Alyssa via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog 
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Date sent: Mon, 26 May 2014 18:04:53 -0500
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Command Warm-ups

Kristen,
As for his lunging after cars, it is a good idea to divert his 
attention when cars are coming. This is as simple as making him 
sit or teaching the touch cue which others have mentioned. I 
understand the frustration though. My previous guide had major 
issues with scavenging and sniffing. She wouldn't give it up no 
matter what we worked on. I hope the same isn't true for you. 
Best of luck.
Alyssa

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 On May 26, 2014, at 12:19 PM, Kristen via nagdu 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Hi everyone--

 How often do you do obedience with your guide, practicing and 
reviewing commands? Also, how long do you spend on it, and what 
particular commands do you go over?

 When I was in training with Corvette last summer, they had us 
reviewing commands every morning. I've done it sporadically over 
the school year, as I thought he was doing well and had his 
commands down. Now, I began taking him outside every morning for 
the last few days to warm up. I feel there are some commands he 
could be more familiar with (maybe he's forgotten them or just 
being lazy), and this has seemed to let him know that I am in 
control and not to tug in whatever direction he chooses. (For 
example, if I am walking outside and he sees cars, he will 
immediately tug that way, wanting to get in one as fast as he can 
to leave. Another thing with Corvette is trying to get him out 
from under things, such as desks, restaurant tables, and out of 
the car. He's become a little stubborn, wanting to stay put when 
I'm ready to leave.)

 If he has forgotten or slacked on a command, any recommendations 
on how to reteach or develop new ones?

 Thanks for any suggestions/input! The school I attended, KSDS, 
has lots of documentation; however, none of which is in Braille 
or an accessible format. I would like to have this, as he is my 
first guide, and we're still getting used to everything. I'm 
going to a retreat there this July to hopefully help us fine tune 
a few skills.
 --
 Kristen

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