(VICT) Re: Non-verbal cues-ideas needed.
- From: "Ridge Euler" <ridge_e@xxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:01:26 -0500
Hi Sandy, the way I was taught obedience was first with hand signals. sit= a
palm up moving it slightly up. down is a palm down moving down. they seem to
learn the hand signals before the voice cues and it is easy.
Ridge and Buckley Guide/SD
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Subject: (VICT) Non-verbal cues-ideas needed.
Hi all, I have been off list for a bit because of a new neuro disorder. In a
nutshell, my breathing and vocal cord functions are out of sync and it makes
me have a hard time breathing because my vocal cords cut off my breath in
mid-breath and I make sharp noisy wheezes every 1-3 seconds. It also chops up
my
talking because of the sudden need to gasp. Probably it is related to my eye
spasm disorder but they arent sure. The "reset" mechanism in my brain isnt
working right for either problem.. anyhow, that leads me to my next
question..one of the treatments they are discussing is to partially
paralyze my vocal
cords. This will mean that I cannot talk or will have some difficulty
talking. Since the drug is only temporary, it will have to be repeated every
few
months for the rest of my life..causing the voice issue each time. It is
scary
though because if I react with swelling like I did when they used it around
my eyes the last time, it can be life-threatening..we are going to try a
trial
run on my bad eye on Monday..
Do you all think it would be possible to retrain Alex with some non-verbal
cues? What cues do you use verbally and do you have any ideas of how to cue
them non-verbally?
I am trying hard to maintain my optimism and humor but it is damn hard..
At this point I would choose being non-verbal to the incessant difficulty
breathing and the noise ,embarassment of the stridor. People are downright
mean
sometimes. I have been ridiculed and demeanedthe past two weeks by the
public,my coworkers, my primary care Dr, the ER nurses/interns and the
public on
busses and trains...Public Ignorance is hell for the person who knows what is
happening but cant control their own body. I finally told one person, who
nastily kept asking me why I kept making that noise and that it was creepy..
"I
cant control it and thanks for your show of compassion!".. I hope she stops
and thinks next time she is so rude and insensitive. Then again, I am losing
my
faith in humanity.. cynicism is setting in..
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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