(VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack
- From: Sheila Styron <sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:41:14 -0500
Continuing to move past a problem area is good, but urging a quicker
pace could be a contributor to elevating stress levels.
Sheila Styron, President
Guide Dog Users, Inc.
816-363-3172
sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Subject: (VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack
In a message dated 9/1/2007 9:07:30 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
scripto@xxxxxxx writes:
so you could continue to C/T for guiding, but
not heavy pulling behaviors.
First of all, Thanks Debbie for responding! I did not know you were here
on
the list!
Hmm, let me clarify.. this is, for us , a desired and on cue
behavior.. I
would rather us hurry by fence fighting dogs.. as long as she is in
appropriate guide position and focusing on me and where we are going and
not making eye
contact with the dogs... She is not pulling dangerously as I also am
the
queen of speed and pull strength control.. grin. And this is a priority
one for
me.. She may be in charge of getting me there safely, but I am in charge
of
the speed and method and general way we get there.. My half of the
partnership.
Although you are making me rethink this.. I have cued a increase in
speed to
refocus her on work in the presence of extreme distractions. I had not
perceived this as a potential problem.. Do you all think it could be
misinterpreted by Alex? Something I hadnt thought about because it has
worked so well over
all..
Sandy Foushee
Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs
Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog
Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.-
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