Make sure to teach the alert behaviors well first and generalize them before pairing with the new behavioral cue.

@@supernaturalbc2008 i am! Ive been working on it only so hes not all in zll just confused like "mom what r we doing?" so yeah hes doing well

Are you using something your dog values? Have you ruled out vision issues with your dog? I'd start with something large that's easy to see. Is the location where you are training quiet so your dog can focus? There could be many reasons why your dog isn't learning this. You'll need to erase them out.

Still can’t make my now 12month cavalier follow a pointed finger to anything. Her sniffer’s working to the extreme but, she will not follow my physically pointing to her toys although she clearly wants to play and run after them when thrown. She retrieves but drops them a yard away waiting for another round. She looks intently at you but not the finger pointing. Ugh. She will chase after an errant kibble but pointing to another “treat” which she understands she just stares at me if it’s out of her nose range. Lol, meanwhile my 8 year old Havanese sees where I’m pointing and goes to get it.

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@@supernaturalbc2008 and she knows how to guide me out of a building and we are working on figuring how to not pull on the mobility handle 😅but she is doing great,she also loves other dogs so we are working on that to

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You could choose another behavior as a cue.There are often many subtle behaviors, that come before an anxiety attack, not just one. The scratching is just an example to show you how to teach the process. I'd also look at the reason they are scratching. If it's due to allergies or dry skin, that would need to be addressed.

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First place I'd start is looking at my one way sound alert video with your trainer. It's the same process. If you need more help, then perhaps booking a consult with your trainer and I to make a detailed plan would be helpful!

Any that are useful to the handler. Scratching, hair pulling, cutting, repetitive behaviors, yelling etc.

With dogs that have not been socialized, it's key to do deliberate and very structured training sessions with predictable humans who can follow instructions before taking them into public places where people are unpredictable. Avoid trigger stacking. Classical and Operant Conditioning processes can help. Take a look at careforreactivedogs.com for an explanation. Good luck!

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My doggo is also a bit scared. He's improved a lot since we have done a lot of confidence training. You should play loud noises on your TV or phone and turn it down a lot. You want it to be loud enough for them to hear it but not too loud so it doesn't scare them too much. Every time there is a loud noise, give them a treat. Once they are okay with that after a few sessions, turn the volume up a bit. After a while they will think that loud noises = food. You can also redirect them by making them sit or lay down when a loud noise happens to distract their brain. It also helps to drop some keys into a bucket, or a spoon into a metal bucket and give them treats every time it happens. You can drop metal bowls or throw keys and loud metal objects around on a hard floor so it makes a loud noise. If you have carpet floors you can make loud noises with a bottle or a plastic or metal jar with nails and screws in it. Only train them for 1 or two minutes at a time so you don't overwhelm them. I HIGHLY recommend training in places like Home Depot too since they have a lot of loud noises from machines, weird smells, large aisles and an outdoor plant area. It's also pet friendly. I think Lowes is also pet friendly. It's a great place to train because of all of the distractions.

Find a test that you like (I prefer the BC Assessment as it breaks the behaviors down very small so it's easy measure). Find a trainer that has a good eye for detail and shaping. Do a practice test. Find where the holes are. Train beyond those specifics. Test again and video continuously!

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She loved working!

That's what my guide dog is like. She is ridiculously happy at all times, I joke that she is the happiest dog I have ever met. I love it when they have so much drive and joy for their work. It really shines through in your videos 😊

Thanks! Please bear with me as I experiment with some new videos and format.

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No it does not. The seller gets charged at our end.

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Which ones? Your dog will need to know some foundation behavior for sure! I may have videos for those depending which one you choose.

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Just like humans work for money! LOL!

Settle/relax can absolutely be taught! You are correct that there are different levels of awareness and comfort in individuals. For example we choose a terrier for a hearing dog as they tend to be more "get up and go" and faster to alert than a calm golden. Some dogs will be able to actually rest, while others will be on some level of alert at all times. A service dog should, however, be able to actually relax while working or he's not going to be able to sustain an 8 hour work day, even if he's laying waiting for an alert to be needed. Thanks for your comment!

That works as long as the door doesn't get scratched (if it is wood). If it is, you might want to cover the lower part with plexiglass or a thin metal sheet.

It's amazing how much relief they get from fixing a health issue!

Thank you for your comment. I am not sure what you are arguing against. There is nothing in the video that says otherwise. It talks about how a dog learns. There are some dogs that are too small to physically do some tasks or are too disruptive to be useful in public. We help owners train their own service dogs if they want the help. Totally optional.

I think the need for a SD and the disability was implied…

Literally what are you getting at. They never said that wasn't true.

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i-click (softer) and the Starmark clicker (loud).

Interesting!

Glad you like them!

Dogs can be so helpful!

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Any behavior a dog does naturally can be captured. Go out with your dog when you know she needs to pee. As she starts showing you she's going to go, quietly add the cue you want to use. Just as she's finishing, mark and tell her what a good girl she is! Repeat. I also have a video on capturing lick your chops. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maHGZKV3o8qlZsk