(VICT) Re: sniffing/gentle leader
- From: "dmgina" <dmgina@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:10:27 -0600
Just put the leader on and act as if it is a normal thing to do.
The more you give in to him or her the more they will know if they fuss hard
enough it will come off and they get a treat.
--Dar
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every sinner has a future
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ioana Gandrabur" <igandrabur@xxxxxx>
To: "Vi-clickertraining" <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 11:35 AM
Subject: (VICT) sniffing/gentle leader
> HI all,
>
> Recently I have decided to address Adrian's sniffing and snagging food
> issue. The school recommends using the gentle leader to be more aware of
> his
> movements. I have only one problem: He does not seem to love it. Tries to
> paw at it. I have tried to reward him for having it on etc and in fact, if
> I
> distract him when he is rubbing his face against my leg etc. he seems fine
> and his pace is fine. Any other suggestions for making his work as little
> unpleasant as possible?
>
> I have started to work with food dropped in areas that I know we will pass
> and reward him for ignoring it. It works but he senses when I am careful
> and
> will not refrain from snagging if I am not explicitly watching him.
> However
> I should add that My Sneaky rascal is a great guide dog after all in all
> other respects.
>
> Thanks for your advice,
>
> Ioana
>
>
>
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