[nagdu] follow Command

[S L Johnson]

Hi Danielle,

I agree with Rox.  I do follow the same way.  Eva was not taught follow at 
her guide dog school but, with consistent practice she very quickly became 
an excellent follower. Having the person call her name to get her attention 
has not caused any problems for us.  I don't know what the deal is about not 
mentioning the name.  I think it gets the dog's attention so they will then 
be expecting and listening for your next command.  As I said, practice, 
practice.  In time, she will get better and more consistent.  Good luck.

Sandra and Eva

-----Original Message----- 
From: The Pawpower Pack via nagdu
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 5:10 PM
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Cc: The Pawpower Pack
Subject: Re: [nagdu] follow Command

Danielle,
I'm Deafblind and I'll tell you what I do.
I first set it up and have her follow. Then I have the person we're 
following, check back every so often and if they notice her starting to lose 
track, they will call her name,  and that reminds her what she is supposed 
to be doing.
I know for some people, it's a big no-no for other folks to know or use 
their dog's name when she's working but my opinion is that we are all 
different and I do what works for me, which may not work for someone else. 
I have never had a problem with my dog getting distracted or putting me into 
danger by someone calling her name.
Good luck!

Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
Pawpower4me at gmail.com
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> On Jun 9, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Danielle Burton via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> Even with people she knows she isn't folliing consistently. I can see 
> which it could be that dangg but I highly doubt it will be with her. It's 
> inside places she has the most trouble. Outside is easier for her. 
> However, I need her to be able to do this because I cannot hear people 
> from hardly any distance. So she needs to be able to consistently follow. 
> She can do it when I can hearand also tell her directions but when I can't 
> hear she can't do it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 9, 2015, at 4:11 PM, Daryl Marie via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Danielle,
>>
>> Is it possible that she is following in a crowded area so she is confused 
>> who to follow? Is she able to follow people you know better than 
>> strangers? Are there particular places she is more consistent than 
>> others?
>>
>> I think the danger in making following more fun than it is is the 
>> possibility that she might then start following anyone...
>>
>> Daryl
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: Danielle Burton via nagdu 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU 
>> Mailing List <nagdu at nfbnet.org> Cc: Danielle Burton 
>> <danielleburton94 at gmail.com> Sent: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:56:59 -0600 (MDT) 
>> Subject: [nagdu] follow Command   Hi evernone, I wrote to the list a few 
>> months ago dvicefor on the folow command. My dog is not a natural 
>> following and is still struggling with this skill. How can I make 
>> following more motivating for her. I may be going to fast for hg to grasp 
>> the concept? She has successfully done it some but not consistently. 
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