Fw: [Juno-l] New topic of discussion/what does correct vs, incorrect feel like
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>Graham here from GEB. Just thought I would throw out a new topic and
>see how everyone feels about it and to get some feedback.
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>Correct vs, incorrect responses/behaviors and rhythms
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>I thought I would address this topic from the point of view of you the
>handlers. We know by working with both dogs and handlers that there is
>a lot that goes into dog understanding. Certainly we know that why and
>how a team works and communicates together has a lot more to do with
>then being able to give an effective leash correction. When pairing
>both a new dog and a new handler we know that it takes some time before
>the handler can detect and perceive what is to be acceptable or correct
>responses/behavior vs. incorrect ones.
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>For all of the handlers out there recent, not so recent and long term
>handlers please comment in this area.
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>How do you go about reading your own dog's specific behaviors? What
>signals does your dog give to you that you are in the proper rhythm?
>How do you know when that rhythm is thrown off or if something is not
>right?
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>In dog training we often use terms like red light or green light. The
>red light refers to poor choices and the green light to positive
>choices. What are some examples where the handlers feel those red and
>green light choices and what are the consequences both negative and
>positive.
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>So often when a retrain returns for a replacement dog it is the way the
>new dog feels vs. the previous dog that has the largest impact. As an
>instructor your can give feed back in a variety of different ways, but I
>have found the most important thing is to listen to what the handler is
>telling you. If something in the dog feels a certain way to the handler
>then that is one of the most important areas to address.
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>I know a match is going well when I begin to see the subtle responses
>from either the dog or handler. They begin to predict each other,
>therefore creating a green light before it occurs.
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>Again please respond and also include why you feel the dog is so
>valuable as both a mobility tool and companion. Try to describe two
>clear reasons why the dog is so important.
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>Look forward to the responses.
>
>Graham