[NAGDU] Harness aversion

[S L Johnson]

Julie:

It does sound weird at first but I can see how it would work better for some 
dogs.  However it did make me smile at the thought of what the average guide 
dog school trainer would think if they saw you putting on your dog's harness 
that way.  In the wonderful world of guide dogs whatever works for any 
particular dog is great.  Julie I always love your helpful training ideas 
and tips, keep them coming.  Even after 43 years of guide dogs I can always 
learn something new.

Sandra Johnson and Golden Eva
SLJohnson25 at comcast.net
-----Original Message----- 
From: Julie Johnson via NAGDU
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 5:47 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Julie Johnson
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Harness aversion

Perhaps I'm weird, but I always put my dog's harnesses on upside down.  Bear
with me a moment!  The harness I use has a martingale, so I fold that along
the main shoulder/chest strap.  I am standing with the dog facing me, not at
my side. I hold the harness so the handle is down.  The dog puts his/her
head in.  Once the harness has passed over the head, I grab the handle,
twisting the harness up onto the dogs back and into the correct position.  I
find that some dogs don't like a bunch of stuff dangling over their head.
Putting the harness on this way means that most of it is positioned where
the dog can't really see it.    I've done it this way for years and years.
The worst thing that ever happens is that I have an overly eager dog who
pushes their head into the wrong spot.  That's pretty infrequent, but if it
happens, I take it off and restart.  Only a few seconds lost, no big deal.

HTH
Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Yiska via NAGDU
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 1:56 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Yiska
Subject: [NAGDU] Harness aversion

Hello group

My dog hates putting his harness on and backs up. I have tried so far
treating him when his face is partially and all the way through the
harness. Any suggestions? He had this issue in class and my trainer's
suggestion was he will get used to it. Thanks
Yiska
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