Training Expert Dogs to Hand-Off to Amateurs with Miranda Turenne
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Miranda Turenne from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society about Assistance Dogs.
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How do you prep dogs for new/green handlers?
- Selection of the dogs is important
- Dogs that are highly biddable and highly task oriented
- Building foundation skills to fluency
- Training system created with the transfer to the client in mind
- Clean cues, proofing, generalization
How do you prep handlers for dogs? Can any handler (any dog) do this transition?
- Service dogs are not always the best choice, so the client must be prepared for a lifestyle change with a lot of work
- Proper matching helps with preparation
- Educational hours to ensure client is prepared with how to care for the dog
- In person hand off course to learn the tasks and behaviors as well as care
- Continuing education
What causes hiccups?
- Training
- Incompatibility
- Reinforcement history
- Lack of training mechanics in clients
Do you offer brush-up training or support?
- As much or as little as the client needs/wants
- Yearly recertification
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Miranda: Website | Advanced Dogs Instagram | PADS Instagram | Miranda’s Instagram
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