Wheelchair Skills for Assistance Dogs

[@servicepap]

Absolutely EXCELLENT!

[@dogsexplained]

Training every behavior is about breaking ti into tiny steps that you dog can succeed, but also setting up/choosing the environment or space so they he can succeed. Try blocking an area with a chair etc until he has mastered a controlled pull, for example. Then move thae chair a little.

[@supernaturalbc2008]

Glad they are helpful!

[@SharonRGrant]

I am always on a look out for new training techniques. I especially liked your use of a swivel chair for teaching wheel chair positions. Thanks for all the tips.

[@debbs5555]

As I trainer I always look for new skill to teach and pass along. This video was exceptional. You used very simple objects to teach major heeling skills. Thank you for sharing. This will help many.

[@supernaturalbc2008]

Glad it is useful!

[@SuzanaZulu]

Great! I learn a lot from you (even without speaking English), subtitles much easier. Thank you.

[@Zsofy06]

thanks, i am trying to teach my dog to do things like this because i have some relatives with problems and i tought my dog would be good to help sometimes, i will continue training him

[@cayla489]

Thanks for this video. My dad is in a wheelchair, so my dog is desensitized to the wheelchair, but teaching him some of these things of where and how to move around it would be great!

[@Zsofy06]

Wow, Jessie is really wel trained, i think service dogs are grate, i tried teaching my doberman to pull a chair but it ended bad, great videos

[@TuggerAbbey]

I would like to see more of this as well as canes and walkers. I use all of them including a wheelchair and I am training a service dog.

[@skouig]

Good dog!!

[@Adipatus]

Great!

[@SpauldingTBear-qh8fs]

I have a 10th grade reading level, but your first sentence wasn't left up long enough to read it all the way through. Since we're trying to see what's going on plus reading, you might want to lengthen those parts too. I wanted to learn how it's done (not so much that now I think I know how to do it lol), so thanks for the training video.

[@issie49]

I am in a wheelchair and I use a scooter when going out for walks. I am so pleased to see at last training for people that can't walk and there for can't train like others do, but want to do many things with their dogs issie49

[@jenmontzingo]

I’m having trouble getting my pup to walk a safe distance beside my power chair because a mild clipping could result in a broken foot. He loose leash walks beside me (mostly) but I can’t get him to walk parallel but far enough from the wheel. Tips? Help! Thank you so much!

[@supernaturalbc2008]

Here are some tasks useful for wheelchair users. Clicker Trained Wheelchair Skills for Assistance Dogs

[@Fruitinized95]

What if you're starting with a puppy and you're in a wheelchair day one?

[@supernaturalbc2008]

You will need to have a training helper as part of your support system for your service puppy candidate. Also, you will need to be creative in thinking up extenders to deliver treats, use remote training devices etc. Again, something your helper can rig up depending on your level of ability and dexterity.

[@wheelsdown3585]

I'm looking to start training while I'm in my wheelchair.Now the demonstration you showed was that with a young dog/bitch and at what age and previous to starting this training what had the dog done to get to this level of beginning to train. Apart from puppy training and basic obedience. Would a German Shepard be compatible or a border collie for Assistance Dog training. Thank you

[@supernaturalbc2008]

The dog needs to be able to walk on a loose leash as well as be focused on you in public during training sessions. Since there is no physical stress put on the dog for these behaviors and tasks, they can be started when the dog is ready. I think Jessie was about 20 mos when this video was made. Whether a dog is suitable as an SD depends on health and temperament. Start with a dog that enjoys training. Check out my online classes from puppy to adult to guide you. servicedogtraininginstitute.ca

[@cathrinmahaffey2955]

Either would be great. We start our dogs at 12-18 months on tasks. Obedience from the day you get them.

[@Sid-xh6so]

I’m in wheelchairs and just got a puppy wish I can teach him this anyone know where they can help me for free

[@carlbelmorejr]

If you want to have people continue watching your video(s), you must slow down your text! They go on and off to fast!

[@dogsexplained]

+Carl B. Elmore, Jr. Here's a tip: press the pause button (or control K).

[@suhaylett]

Just click on the screen and freeze the text until you have read it.