Training and prep - Do's and Don'ts

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Barked: Thu Jan 4, '07 7:40pm PST


	Well actually, I don't exactly have a list of Do's and Don'ts when it comes to this subject, but I thought it may be a good idea for those who are wanting to train their pups (like me) to become TD's So if anyone has some d & d's that they could post that would be pawesome

Tabby (Tabitha)

Attention hog!

Barked: Thu Jan 4, '07 9:52pm PST


	Good idea for a topic! I know one of the things we're working on is not "talking" too much. I have a tendency to scream at Mommy when we're at home, and I won't be able to do that when we're visiting, so we're working on me being quiet and finding other ways to get people's attention. Tapping a shoulder with a paw works great!

Tabby (Tabitha)

Attention hog!

Barked: Sat Jan 6, '07 1:38pm PST


	I saw Ginger posted this elsewhere: if you're interested in training your dog to be a therapy dog I highly recommend checking out this site: http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/Therapy/therapy.html Whe n you get to the bottom of that page click on "Next step" there are several more sections about training your dog for therapy dog work and what to look for/work on, etc...

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Barked: Thu Jan 11, '07 6:47pm PST


	Thanks Tabby! This is pawesome

I can burp- better than you

Barked: Thu Jan 18, '07 11:10pm PST


	One thing I had have to work with Taco is the tail pulling/paw pressing. He tend to put is long teeth on the hand or part of the body which pull/make pressure. With Hank that was to don't jump on people to give kisses! That actualy work since Hank got his title with a local group. I'm still working on Taco to be less dog reactive.

My Angel

Barked: Wed Jan 31, '07 7:47pm PST


	I have a training tip... If you have a puppy you plan to turn into an official therapy dog, it's a good idea to train them from the beginning not to lick people (or perhaps only on command.) Many therapy dog groups consider licking a BIG no-no for therapy dogs for sanitary reasons. Also getting your dog used to all kinds of people and to medical equipment early is a good idea! Many dogs are scared of people who act strange or will become defensive, and many dogs are scared of strange things, which could include wheelchairs, walkers, etc...

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Barked: Wed Feb 28, '07 11:50am PST


	We are working on the licking and tail pulling. He likes to turn around and mouth his tail when we pull it. And the licking is stopping (it's hard to get the entire family to work with him on it though!) Luckily my mother is a nurse, so we have some acess to medical equipment. Plus we had an old wheel chair and a pair of crutches that we use around him to get him used to them.

Tuff Fluff!

Barked: Thu Apr 24, '08 7:27am PST


	So any tips on how to get the licking to stop? Kitsu has a big problem holding her licker

AUTUMN

AINT I JUST THE- CUTEST!!

Barked: Thu Apr 24, '08 7:39am PST


	WELL I ALREADY TOOK THE TEST BUT RIGHT NOW MY MUCH OLDER PUP BROTHER IS TRAINING TO BE A THERAPY DOG. THE REAL SISTER IS TAKING HIM TO CLASS AND WE WATCH HIM EVERY WEEK. YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO SIT WHEN YOU FIRST VISIT, AFTER YOU FIRST GREET THE PERSON THEN YOU CAN GET UP. YOU HAVE TO BE GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS, BE LEFT ALONE WITH SOMEONE BESIDES YOUR OWNER, WITHOUT BARKING OR WHINING FOR 3 MINUTES. ALSO YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO LEAVE FOOD OR ANY OBJECT IF TOLD. YOU CANNOT USE TREATS DURING THE TEST. IT IS STRICTLY ON COMMAND WITHOUT TREATS. IF YOU HAVE BASIC OBEDIENCE SKILLS AND LISTEN TO YOUR OWNER LOVE PEOPLE AND OTHER DOGS THEN YOU ARE PERFECT. GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY! I LOVE BEING A THERAPY DOG!!!!!