[NAGDU] Finding Dropped Items

[Rachel Grider]

Thank you, Danielle! Just out of curiosidy, how long did it take until
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On 5/22/17, Danielle Sykora via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I taught my dog how to find dropped items, by putting his paw on or
> near the object. Here's the outline of how I taught this, using the
> clicker.
>
> 1: Start with one object (I think I used an index card or some kind of
> paper/cardboard). Hold it in your hand, show it to the dog, and click
> and treat when the dog paws it. My dog tried nosing the object,
> mouthing it, and barking in frustration before he finally got it.
> 2: Once your dog paws the object reliably, put the command to it, (I
> used "get it"). Make sure the dog reliably paws the object when you
> give the command.
> 3: Drop the object right in front of the dog from just a few inches
> off the ground. Tell the dog "get it", and click and treat for pawing
> the object.
> 4: Drop the object from higher off the ground, but still in front of the
> dog.
> 5: start dropping the object progressively further away from the dog.
> 6: Temporarily pair the "get it" and "stay" commands. This way, the
> dog will paw the object and then stay there until you come over to
> pick it up. Release the dog from the stay only after you pick up the
> object. Eventually, you can drop "stay" and just say "get it".
> 7: Start practicing  with a variety of different items.
>
> **In the initial stages, make sure to use something that is easy to
> hear when your dog's paw makes contact with it.
>
> Danielle and Thai
>
>
> On 5/22/17, Rachel Grider via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello, All:
>>
>> Awhile ago, there was a discussion about teaching dogs to fetch, and
>> someone  on this list (I don't remember who) talked about teaching a
>> guide dog how to find dropped items--not necessarily how to pick them
>> up, but just to find them by touching the item. I would like to learn
>> more about training my guide dog to do that. Does anyone have
>> information about this?
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Rachel
>>
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