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Hearing Dog Training Journal 5/19/11
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Hearing Dog training journal: Repeated yesterday's timer training with their morning meal. Still no intense reaction to the sound, but they are more focused on this game now. I would think that next lesson, they will start reacting to the sound by sharpl… more »
HDP's two new Hearing Dogs! Living at our home while training, Updates every lesson. Train your dog along with me!
Hearing Dog Training: Our two new dogs, Pilar and Janie: Shih Tzu x Poodle 1 year old sisters, expertly fostered for 3 months before donating to HDP. They are not overly attached to each other anymore (thank you foster!!!) and do not compete for food (di… more »
Hearing Dog Training: "Different Needs For People From Different Countries: Taiwanese"
Ming has a great future for her program, because she is a creative trainer who is trying to make the perfect match with each dog and person."Different Needs For People From Different Countries:Taiwanese" by Guest Blogger Ming chi… more »
Hearing Dog Program article in Assistance Dogs International Newsletter
New Hearing Dog Program Started in San Francisco – Hooray!!!Over a period of 30 years the Hearing Dog Program at the San Francisco SPCA graduated more than 800 Hearing Dog teams. Then, suddenly and without notice, it was gone. Former staff, volunteers,… more »
Hearing Dog Training: Guest Blogger Jack Byers: "FEAR"
(Note from MH: Jack's Hearing Dog Clover Belle is a gentle glossy black Cocker Spaniel mix. She is now 14 years old.)
Recently a young girl stopped me in the store and asked me about my Hearing Dog. My answer was the usual litany, "She tells me when t… more »
Guest Blogger Jack Byers ( I award him the title, "The Hearing Dog Listener"!)
The HDP received this email from Jack Byers. Clover Belle is a Cocker Spaniel mix placed with him by the HDP. Jack will be sharing Clover's adventures with us in this blog and on the HDP web site. (www.hearingdogprogram.org)
Dear Friends,
My fourt… more »
Getting a successor Hearing Dog? Read this article by Susan Garrett.
Although written by an Agility trainer, the issues are the same for people who are getting a successor Hearing Dog, whether the older dog is retiring to a life as a pet in your home, or has passed away. I know this article is going to help a lot of peopl… more »
Evaluating Hearing Dog training progress: "Is There A Difference?" from Susan Garrett's site
This is fascinating. The conflict in every trainer of a dog is, When am I fantasizing about this dog's temperament? When am I realistic? When am I too optimistic? When am I too pessimistic? When do I continue...or give up? Susan Garrett is an intense, de… more »
Hearing Dog Guest Blogger Kris Eslick: "Luke's Good Deed"
Lukes' Good Deed:I've got to brag. I went to my 1st period class this morning, and my kindergarten student wasn't there. As I turned to leave, I saw one of his classmates crying inconsolably. Her pet turtle, whom she had planned to bring to show and… more »
Tip from Susquehanna Service Dogs- trick for brushing teeth
So many HDs are from small breeds or mixes, and small dog = early dental problems. I like this tip on traingin a dog to enjoy having its teeth brushed!http://www.facebook.com/martha.hoffman2?v=info&ref=profile#!/notes/susquehanna-service-dogs… more »
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