[NAGDU] Fwd: [guidedog-owner-trainers] Upcoming events from on the go

[Jody ianuzzi]

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JODY

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> From: Julie Johnson <Julielj402 at gmail.com>
> Date: January 26, 2022 at 1:41:32 PM EST
> To: Guide Dog Owner Trainer Email Group <guidedog-owner-trainers at groups.io>
> Subject: [guidedog-owner-trainers] Upcoming events from on the go
> Reply-To: guidedog-owner-trainers at groups.io
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> Upcoming events from On The Go:
> Exploring The Decision to Owner Train: A Guide Dog Seminar
> A two hour seminar outlining the skills and resources needed to owner train a guide dog, as well as discussion of tools, time, money and the mindset needed to owner train. Specific Topics included: how much time does it take to train a guide dog? What if my family or friends aren't supportive? Will I need a sighted person to help? Can I do this where I live, big city, rural farmstead, foreign country etc? How much does it cost to train my own guide dog? What do I do if the dog doesn't work out? Do I need to have experience training dogs or have already had a program guide dog? What personal skills do I need, O&M, general blindness skills, advocating for myself, problem solving, legal knowledge etc? 
> Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5 pm Pacific 6 pm Mountain 7 pm Central 8 pm Eastern The seminar is provided on the Zoom platform. You can join by phone, computer or smart phone app. Join information will be provided by email after purchase. Individuals who join both the seminar and class will recieve 2 free 1 hour private coaching sessions. 
> Cost: $24.99
> sign up at: shop-onthego.com or by calling 402-603-0811
> 
> Guide Dog Owner Training Class 
> A comprehensive look at owner training a guide dog from selecting a dog to traffic training.
> The class topics may include but will not be limited to: *choosing a puppy or young adult dog * house manners: housebreaking, appropriate chewing, staying out of the trash, jumping up, etc. * socialization to sights, sounds, textures, people, stores, and a wide variety of situations * obedience: sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking etc. * guide dog skills: forward, right, left, stop at curbs, go around obstacles, traffic training, positioning, etc. * equipment: harnesses, collars, leashes, grooming tools, etc. * handler related training equipment: bells, tactile cues, auditory devices, use of sighted assistance * blindness alternatives for in home puppy supervision, obedience, guide dog training and other tasks 
> You do not need a dog to train to take this class. You do not need any special equipment, harness, leash or particular collar. We will support all training approaches, clicker, corrections, treats or praise based. You will need: access to email, access to a smart phone or computer with audio and microphone capabilities, and a willingness to learn. The class sessions are recorded and will be shared for your personal reference use. The class includes reference handouts and lifetime support through the associated email group. 
> 9 sessions, Every other Tuesday evening beginning February 15 at 5 Pacific, 6 Mountain, 7 Central and 8 Eastern
> Cost: $150
> Purchase at: shop-onthego.com or by calling 402-603-0811
> 
> Free events from On The Go:
> Wednesday afternoons on Clubhouse, 2 Pacific, 3 Mountain, 4 Central and 5 Eastern
> today's topic Q and A about owner training.  Topics vary but are always about On The Go products, guide dogs, owner training and related topics.  We begin with a brief discussion on that week's topic, then it is open to everyone to speak.
>  https://www.clubhouse.com/join/on-the-go-dog-gear-guideservice-dogs/agpl7MKC/M8nDvN6w
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> Thursday night Zoom chats
> Every other Thursday evening beginning at 4 Pacific, 5 Mountain, 6 Central and 7 Eastern
> next Zoom chat is Thursday January 27
> This is an open discussion about anything related to guide dogs and owner training.
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9449141880?pwd=cm81T0w0K1RwVitRNnViOExpaHpSQT09
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> Meeting ID: 944 914 1880
> Passcode: 353429
> One tap mobile
> +13462487799,,9449141880#,,,,*000800# US 
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