(VICT) Re: Pulling or not pulling
- From: "Ann Edie" <annedie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:57:14 -0500
Hi, Christy,
For what it's worth--I usually hold the harness handle as Colby described,
with my thumb next to my index finger and only a couple of fingers curled
around the harness handle. I once had a guide dog trainer ask me if, with
my hand in this position, I would be able to hold onto the harness and
follow my guide if the guide suddenly backed up in order to avoid a car that
unexpectedly was about to cross our path. The answer is that I think it
would depend on how sudden and how forceful the movement was. So I guess
this is a safety issue that you might want to keep in mind if you choose to
hold the harness handle this way. I think his point was that, with the
thumb curled around the back of the handle, you would be more likely to be
moved back as the handle moved back, and your hand would more likely not
slip off the handle.
Just something to consider. I think of this from time to time when I'm
walking along with Panda. I sometimes experiment with keeping my thumb
curled around the back side of the handle, but I usually go back to the
thumb next to the index finger position. It just seems more natural for me.
Best,
Ann
----- Original Message -----
From: <care4k9@xxxxxxx>
To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 10:14 PM
Subject: (VICT) Re: Pulling or not pulling
> Kolby,
>
> I tried your way of holding and yes! I do feel Mickey better and I'm
> not gripping so much on the harness to be telling Mickey what to do. I
> notice my hand gets a little more tired, but I can se how this is a better
> way to grip the handle, to have my thumb by my index finger, not around
> the handle.
>
> I also found out something else, I had Mickey at the Vet on
> Thursday and he had some swelling in his front left elbow. He has been a
> bit tender and explains why he isn't pulling in the harness. So I haven't
> had him in the harness for a few days and I think his medication is also
> kicking in as well. He's not as swollen.
>
> WHen I have had a week or two of holding the handle different and
> get Mickey healed to the point he is pulling in the harness again, I will
> then let you folks know what is going on.
>
> Christy
>
> --
> Christy Hill
> A'Mickey
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>
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