I graduated from the professional trainers program from Karen Pryor Academy in September. I gave Henry and myself a few months off to just be family members. Well, we’re back at it again. I’m doing some work with an organization that trains service dogs and thought that I really should show some videos and proof that I can train dogs to do needed tasks. My focus has always been “family dog” skills but I’ve always wanted to learn how to get dogs to do more advanced tricks. Thus school. SO, here I go. I took video of myself teaching the beginning phase of turning on a light.
However, when I started on round two I realized I needed to have Henry apply enough pressure to the switch to turn it on. With the switch on the wall it just wasn’t happening. So…the internet has answers to any question imaginable and I found this lovely video.
So, I’m off to get a lightswitch and attach it to a board. I”ll follow her instructions and record my progress. Henry and I are both excited to be learning again!
I’ll be sure to post progress reports and videos.
-Happy Training