(VICT) ew member, introduction
- From: Jill Gross <jgross@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:46:46 -0500
Hi, my name is Jill Gross. I am very excited about joining this
list. I have been training dogs to some degree or another since I
was about eight years old. During my college days, I supplemented
my income by training people's dogs in basic obedience. In recent
years I have largely concentrated on training my own dogs. I
would love to hear from other people who share my passion.
I currently have six salukis and one German shepherd who is a
guide from Fidelco. Two of my salukis are rescues and the others
are ones that I have had since puppyhood. I show three of them in
the conformation ring. I only began showing about two years ago
and am fulfilling a childhood dream by doing it.
I like the general principles behind clicker training. It is
inevitable that, with a pack as large as mine, there are some
occasional problems that need to be addressed. An aggression
issue between two of my males is what initially drew my attention
to clicker training. I was advised to read Emma Parson's "Click
To Calm" which, unfortunately, I have yet to find in an
accessible format. After reading "Don't Shoot the Dog", I see
many practical applications for clicker training in my life.
As I mentioned, I do have a guide dog. Nora is my third dog from
Fidelco (my fourth guide). My first dog from them was absolutely
amazing. However, their breeding program has changed
significantly since those days and I have been very disappointed
with my last two dogs. I am very frustrated actually. I would
love to communicate with those of you who have trained your own
guides or had guides trained specifically for you.
I am quite the novice with clicker training and need to learn. If
any of you have materials that I can read in alternative formats,
please let me know. I have a six-month-old pup that I have just
begun training and I would like to introduce her to the clicker.
I am really unsure about how to start. Any and all advice would
be greatly appreciated.
Jill
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