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01-26-2007, 05:33 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :)
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| Riley and service dog training I've mentioned this on YT before but I really think Riley could easily be trained to be a service dog, he's showing some natural instincts and abilities that amaze me sometimes. Like just now, I have a pan of carrots on the stove and he came to me woofing softly and pawing my leg...of course I didn't get the hint...I thought he wanted picked up but he would back away when I reached for him and he would woof a little louder. He kept it up until I followed him...right to the stove! He wanted to let me know they were boiling so I told him good boy and everything was under control and he was fine. Now, he just did it again...only I caught on a little quicker this time...he wanted to let me know it sounded different because the water was getting low in the pan. He's done other things similar to this...always going from me to the source of the sound or problem or leading me to it. I feel like I'm missing an opportunity to train him to do some good...maybe I need some help tapping into his natural abilities |
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01-26-2007, 06:30 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas
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| I would definitely look into what it takes to train him... it sounds like he'll be perfect. I saw Therapy Dog qualities in Sammie and now have her in training. She's doing really well and it is soooo much fun (for the both of us) training her to do something that she has a built-in instinct for.... Don't let something like that go to waste, girl!!!! |
01-26-2007, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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| I really should seriously look into it. My hearing isn't so great (from an accident) and I may need him at some point. I'm glad your girl is doing well in her training. Are you using books or a trainer? |
01-26-2007, 11:23 PM | #4 |
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| What a smart baby! I too would definitely look into it. GL!
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01-27-2007, 06:29 PM | #5 |
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| I'm using a trainer.... Without the formal training, I can't get her Good Citizenship Certification. And he'll have to have that to begin that type of work. It will require three classes, Beginning Obedience, Intermediate and Advanced. Petsmart offers all three classes and then you'll have to find someone who does the certification test. Petsmart use to do testing and they are trying to get back into it. But the training they do will get you ready. Keep me posted! |
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