K9 Conservationists

Training Expert Dogs to Hand-Off to Amateurs with Miranda Turenne

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Miranda Turenne from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society about Assistance Dogs.

Science Highlight: Canine Olfaction: Scent, Sign, and Situation

How do you prep dogs for new/green handlers?

  • Selection of the dogs is important
  • Dogs that are highly biddable and highly task oriented
  • Building foundation skills to fluency
  • Training system created with the transfer to the client in mind
  • Clean cues, proofing, generalization

    • How do you prep handlers for dogs? Can any handler (any dog) do this transition?

    • Service dogs are not always the best choice, so the client must be prepared for a lifestyle change with a lot of work
    • Proper matching helps with preparation
    • Educational hours to ensure client is prepared with how to care for the dog
    • In person hand off course to learn the tasks and behaviors as well as care
    • Continuing education

      • What causes hiccups?

      • Training
      • Incompatibility
      • Reinforcement history
      • Lack of training mechanics in clients

        • Do you offer brush-up training or support?

        • As much or as little as the client needs/wants
        • Yearly recertification

          • Links Mentioned in the Episode:

          Training Without Conflict

          Where to find Miranda: Website | Advanced Dogs Instagram | PADS Instagram | Miranda’s Instagram

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