Monday, August 10, 2009

Howie Learns: "Which Hand?"



Trick #16, Level 3 for Kyra Sundace's book Dog Tricks & Training Workbook.
After ~5 minutes! We still need to clean it up, but it's coming!
Once it's more consistent, we'll move on to the "Shell Game," then possibly transfer this into useful tasks.

Pawing-based Tasks as outlines by the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners...
  • Cupboard door - shut it with one paw
  • Dryer door - shut it with one paw
  • Refrigerator & freezer door - one forepaw or both
  • Call 911 on K-9 rescue phone - hit button with one paw
  • Operate light switch on wall - jump up, paw the switch
  • Depress floor pedal device to turn on appliance(s) or lamp
  • Jump up to paw elevator button [steady dog if he tries it on slippery tile floor]
  • Operate push plate on electric commercial doors
  • Close heavy front door, other doors - jump up, use both forepaws

Also remember to Vote for Howie!

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