(VICT) Re: Task ideas- Feedback?

  • From: "DIANNE B. PHELPS AND PRIMROSE" <d.bphelps@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 21:44:39 -0700

BookShare has it because I have it on a CF card which gives you one place to 
look.Dianne and Primrose
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From: "kitty hevener" <khevener@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 5:29 PM
Subject: (VICT) Re: Task ideas- Feedback?


> Shelly, who has "for the love of a dog" available in accessible format?
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> From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 7:32 PM
> Subject: (VICT) Re: Task ideas- Feedback?
>
>
> I absolutely loved Particia McConnel's new book For the Love of a Dog, and
> how she describes the different body language of our dogs, and what the
> behaviors associated with them are.
>
> it was fun, a very good read.
>
> Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
> and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
> juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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> More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my
> limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
> - Helen Keller
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Diane & Raven" <dlshotwell2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 7:50 PM
> Subject: (VICT) Re: Task ideas- Feedback?
>
>
> Ann Wrote:>>So, these examples would seem to illustrate the principle that
> teaching a
> body position or behavior which is naturally associated with a certain
> emotional state can become a way of triggering the actual emotional state 
> in
> the animal or person.<<
> I had the same thoughts at first.
> I have seen dogs that have been taught this behavior very effectively.  I
> have heard of no adverse effects... When in a calm, relaxed, down position 
> I
> am not sure that a tail held close to the body would effect an emotional
> response of any kind.  While standing the behavior is requested for short
> segments of time (passing a low shelf, or entering a door,etc) and
> reinforced and praised in a positive manner.  This would make me think 
> that
> it would very little to no effect negatively.
>
> There is a discussion group where a some animal behaviorists congregate 
> and
> discuss many lofty subjects...smile... I like to read  the threads and I
> learn a lot.  I have to say that some of it is way over my head.  However, 
> I
> love reading the information shared there, I learn a lot, and they often
> post links for studies that are available on the internet.  I will post 
> this
> question and see what they have to say about your intriguing question.
>
> The web discussion group is Click-L_ABAT@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> Best Wishes & Wags,
> Diane & Raven
> APDT#72225
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> ~D.L.Shotwell
> "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
> ~Anatole France
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