Tio has been trying different skills, like walking next to a power chair, working on a building, and going up and down stairs one step at a time. He’s still exploring what type of work he’d like to do, and so far, he is looking like a flexible guy who might mix and match some of his skill sets. Sometimes, Tio can still get a bit of dog or good smells distracted, so he’s continuing to work on refocusing quickly and knowing when he has permission to sniff or greet or when it’s not time yet. This has been coming along well, and he likes it best when high-value rewards are used to make it even more tasty to refocus on his handler!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of Advanced Dog Tio.
Advanced training location: West Coast
Submitted by: Ashley, Service & Hearing Dog Instructor