While it may be officially spring, it’s still snow season in Calgary, so Beans III has been waiting impatiently to hit the local parks with her advanced training friends. While we wait for better weather to arrive, we have been working hard on public access test scenarios and lots of field trips to places like the pet store so she can better generalize her service dog skills when she is out in public. On top of tricky tasks like closing doors and retrieving, Beans has been fine-tuning her obedience with a wheelchair – she is a very enthusiastic learner and shows that she is happy to “work” for anyone who has treats for her.
- Skills being learned: Retrieving, turning around on the grooming table, tug
- Recent field trips: Homes Alive Pet store, Chinook Centre, Brookfield Place
- Possible behavior challenges: Occasional Alert Barking
- Advanced training location: Calgary
Thank you again for all your support of Advanced Dog Beans III!
Submitted by: Miranda, Advanced Trainer & Assessment Coordinator