(VICT) Re: Serious issue with Gretch
- From: Sheila Styron <sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:44:52 -0500
This is very interesting as I am not at all familiar with the training
of this task or the benefits associated with getting a dog to "tuck its
tail". In fact, I have taught all my dogs to wag their tails on command,
believing that this would tend to relieve stress. Please enlighten me.
Thanks
Sheila Styron, President
Guide Dog Users, Inc.
816-363-3172
sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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[mailto:vi-clicker-trainers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Diane &
Raven
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:44 PM
To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: (VICT) Re: Serious issue with Gretch
>>Training question.
What are things Gretchen can learn that might help sheila and make
working
less stressful?<<
Assistance dogs are often taught to *tuck* their tail.
This is helpful for close quarter situations and for those breeds with
long tails that often stretch out and become hazards. I know this has
been taught in down position and I am sure that some have taught it in a
standing and walking position. It would be handy with a Dane in a
crystal store...smile...
I have Stnd Poodles so they already have short tails and I have not had
the opportunity to teach this... OC-assist or Assistance-dogs
discussion groups would have many people who have taught this if you are
looking for suggestions.
Just a thought...
Best Wishes & Wags,
Diane & Raven
APDT#72225
http://AssistanceDogJournal.net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Golden_Paw_ADC/
"My Assistance Dog is not my whole life, but she makes my life whole"
~D.L.Shotwell "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul
remains unawakened." ~Anatole France
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