[NAGDU] Tips please

Wed Dec 30 04:36:15 UTC 2015

Two words: gentle leader. And not sure if Pilot teaches this but
pumping the harness handle while saying, "Steady."

On 12/29/15, S L Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Dar:
>
> When working Penney, you could try keeping the leash in your right hand to
> keep her head up off the floor.  The problem comes in when you want her to
> lye down under seats or tables.  When I first brought Eva home, she was very
>
> sniffy and distracted, especially in grocery and department stores.  I found
>
> that by holding the leash in my right hand, I was able to feel what her head
>
> was doing.  You could try doing a short obedience session before leaving the
>
> house to focus her attention on you instead of what she wants.  I have also
>
> done quick obedience out in public if the dog is too distracted.  It only
> takes a few extra seconds to step off to the side and quickly give her a few
>
> sit, downs.  This helps to bring her focus back to you.  Don't get
> embarrassed, if anyone asks what you are doing, just tell them,  you are
> working on some training with your new guide.
>
> The pulling can be very painful for you as well as frustrating.  Some
> trainers recommend that the minute you feel her pulling too hard, you stop.
>
> Then get her attention by doing a few sit, down, sit,down,sit, down, you get
>
> the point.  Then pick up the harness handle and begin moving forward.  Each
>
> time she begins to pull too hard, you stop and do the same thing.  Of
> course, this only works when you are not in a hurry trying to get somewhere.
>
> For you, this might result in too much fatigue.  Another thing I've heard is
>
> to stop and drop the handle the minute she begins to pull letting her
> continue forward as you pull back on the leash correcting herself when she
> reaches the end of the leash without you.  Then, you call her to heel and
> try again.  This too can be very tiring and frustrating but it might help.
> I've also had trainers tell me to stop and suddenly change direction taking
>
> a few steps in the opposite direction.  Of course, this can be a problem for
>
> someone who has difficulty with orientation.  If you try it, be sure you
> make a complete 180 degree turn and then be able to turn back in your
> desired direction.  None of these methods really worked for me because I
> found them all to be very fatiguing and frustrating.  Fortunately my last
> two dogs were very slow with no pulling.  If you are using the Pilot Dogs
> harness, you can snap in the chest strip of plastic spikes that remind the
> dog not to put their full strength and pull into the harness.  Don't worry,
>
> the spikes will not harm your dog.  If you didn't get one, call and ask Ray
>
> to send it to you.  Good luck and I hope this helps.
>
> Sandra
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: d m gina via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 3:50 PM
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> Subject: [NAGDU] Tips please
>
> I want to start by saying I am a heart patient, where after a good
> struggle I get quite tired.
> I have my girl wearing the artin gale collar.
> She doesn't like anything on her nose at all. Doesn't matter what it is.
> She is a bit strong for me and I have to listen to my body.
> Her nose lives on the ground or in a building of choice we are in at the
> time.
> Making her sit, she realizes she lies down then she can sniff floor and
> pick up what is down there.
> It can become quite frustrating.
> Then there are days when she won't give me grief over it at all.
> I don't want to keep buying stuff if I have to keep fighting her.
> just thought I would send out a message and get some tips.
> She wil also decide to pull hard like a truck, and your arm is wishing
> she would stop.
> Other days she will walk nicely.
> Thanks for reading.
>
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