[NAGDU] choosing a school

[Jean Menzies]

Thanks, Haylie. That's how they did the food rewards when I was last there, 
so it sounds as though that hasn't changed. I remember finding doors on 
command, but not chairs. Is that something quite new? When were you last 
there? Just curious.

Jean


-----Original Message----- 
From: Haylie Gallacher via NAGDU
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Leader uses food reward but slowly phases it out.  Also, I do know that they 
teach find the door, find the chair, etc.
Hope this is a little bit of a help.
Haylie

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Subject: [NAGDU] choosing a school

Hello all,



Without going into the details now, I am looking at dog retirement, and 
getting applications started for dog  number 7. Even if I end up delaying 
exceptance, the paperwork will be good for two years, and there are reasons 
to get going on it now.



My current dog is from Leader. He is wonderful, and I really like the skill 
sets that LD puts on their dogs. But in deciding if I stay or change 
schools, I want some information on the Seing Eye as well.



For anyone who has been to either school recently, or for those who have 
been to both, I would like your thoughts on the following points:



Food rewards used or not used



If food rewards are used, are they phased out or maintained



Skill sets –

Is Find the ... taught? If so, what objects or items are the dogs taught to 
find initially? E.g., empty chairs/benches, stairs up/down, pushbutton 
poles, doors, inside/outside, etc.?



Traffic work – exposure to quiet cars



Application process: Number of references, home video



I'm interested in comparing the skill sets and working styles of the dogs, 
so please, no info on meals, rooms, etc. That's not important to me. Any 
info anyone can provide on current training from the two programs would be 
appreciated.



Jean
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