[NAGDU] Pilot Dogs training changes?

[rickyjoecook at comcast.net]

Basically the change is in the way we work with the dog. For instance leash 
corrections are very rarely given. In stead we work on praising the dog. If 
say for example the dog is working and gets distracted we just stop until 
the dog gets refocused. We stop and say forward until the dog does that. If 
they start and are still distrcted we stop again until the dog gets back on 
track. Kind of hard to explain exactly but I was amazed at what arefreshing 
change it was. Even just saying no no no to the dog is not done but the 
reforcement of the stop until the dog does what is asked. I also like that 
Pilot is not one of the schools that encourages rewarding the dog with 
treats while working. Pilot focuses on encouraging and praising the dog as 
the reward for good work.

I hope this sort of answered your question. If not let me know and I can try 
to better answer any specific questions.

Ricky Joe & Darcy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Chantel Cuddemi via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 7:22 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Chantel Cuddemi
Subject: [NAGDU] Pilot Dogs training changes?

Hello, everybody. I tried to ask this question in a previous thread, but
it must've gotten lost in the shuffle. Would anyone mind telling me what
the training changes are at pilot dogs? It's been a few years since I've
been back, so I'm very curious to see the changes. If you wish to write me
off list, you can do so at  jawsgirl87 at gmail.com
Thanks.
Chantel.
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