Monthly Archives: September 2019

For the love of …..

Posted on 28/09/2019 by Monica McGill

Yesterday we (my Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and I) did our first training session with my guide dog with a person she knew with us for her to start to learn how to greet a human politely and for me … Continue reading →

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The magic of a click

Posted on 18/09/2019 by Monica McGill

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy learned that something magical happens when she clicked. In her case, when she clicked the heels of her ruby red slippers together three times, saying “there’s no place like home”, she found herself back … Continue reading →

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Back to the future

Posted on 18/09/2019 by Monica McGill

When I trained with my first guide dog, Waffle, I was taught to use negative reinforcement methods with her.  That is, to correct the unwanted behaviours using my voice, the lead and/or the harness.  This method of training and working … Continue reading →

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