(VICT) Re: Non-verbal cues-ideas needed
- From: dmgina <dmgina@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:28:39 -0700
Hi there,
I can't get the name of the book?
Can you send it to you.
A book I would like to read.
Thanks so much.
Dar
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from: Karyn <metnme2@xxxxxxxxx>
to: Vi-Clicker <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
date: 2007/10/11 04:37:14
subject: (VICT) Re: Non-verbal cues-ideas needed
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> Sandy I am so sorry about the continued problems. I
> wondered if they were related to the eye disorder
> problem. As you know i have severe MCS (multiple
> chemical sensitivities) as a result I use pretty
> involved masks. Sometimes when I am symptomatic, it
> was hard for me to speak loud or clear enough for Met
> to understand me. I did a lot of what I considered to
> be non-verbal luring simply because my hands don't
> always cooperate for actual non-verbal signals. It was
> more like a target type of lure using just my hand for
> the directional need. Met and I though by the time
> this was needed, worked in such unity that oft' times
> it almost seemed telepathic in nature. I believe
> though that yo uand Alex have a very good working
> partnership and should be able to work with whatever
> method you choose. I would honestly begin doing it now
> with her. I don't know how soon you will need her help
> in this manner but the sooner you begin the process,
> the easier it will be long term. The key is to use
> signals that will be easy for you to remember and
> things that are basic enough that Alex can truly see
> the difference. Dogs IMO do better with larger scope
> cues than lots of tiny simple hand signals that are
> close to each other in similarity. It may also help to
> devise a system where the signal you use is closer to
> her level than for instance above her normal head
> height. I found when I did use special cues rather
> than lures in Met's normal field of vision/ his normal
> eye level, the comprehension was tons better.
> Many deaf individuals or those with speech issues use
> hand signaling cues quite effectively with their
> service/ hearing dogs. You are a great trainer and
> alex is a smart dog.
> Its been a while since I have read the book, but
> there may be some info helpful in ininLend Me an ear* It
> is a book in the bookshare catalog- or you can email
> me privately about it.
>
> Karyn
Dar
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