[nagdu] training methods of schools

[Tina Thomas]

What is positive punishment? Also, I am A Seeing Eye Grad, and we do use
leash corrections and we also praise the dogs when they are exhibiting the
desired behavior. As far as clicker training, it was used to target train
the dogs. I have seen the collars that GDB is currently using, and for me I
wouldn't use it on my dog, because I know she would snap it in half.
However, the collar looks  more  appealing to the public eye. 
Tina and the girls 
  

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven Tolliver
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 4:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] training methods of schools

I believe the Seeing Eye also uses clicker training. I think they are
starting to phase in treat training as well. Treat training is not
necessary, but food is a primary reinforcer, so it's incredibly useful.
I think the Seeing Eye is still correction-heavy with their dogs though. GEB
is somewhere between compulsion training and clicker training, leaning more
toward positive reinforcement training. I think GDB is the most positive
with their dogs. They use positive punishment, positive reinforcement, and
negative punishment. Also, they're issuing a lot, not all, dogs with
martingale check collars.
Personally, I believe the martingale check should be the norm; I'm sure
it'll happen one day. Most of the dogs that are trained as guides are eager
to please, so it would be nice to see gentler ways of handling and
interacting with them, even when they misbehave.

On 9/19/13, L Gwizdak <leg1950 at cox.net> wrote:
> Guiding Eyes in New York and Guide Dogs for the Blind in California.
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> Lyn and Landon
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> From: "Danielle Sykora" <dsykora29 at gmail.com>
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> How do the different training methods differ between schools? Which 
>> schools have begun to use more positive methods of training such as 
>> food rewards and clicker training? I'm sorry this question is so 
>> vague; however, I am truely curious. It is difficult to determine 
>> this kind of information from a training program's website so I 
>> thought it would be beneficial to ask those with firsthand 
>> experience. Any information would be appreciated.
>>
>> Danielle
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