Monday, March 31, 2008

Re: Hot Dog! A treat tip!

Target training is used widely in zoo animal training. Trainers and
care givers can move tiger, hippos, crocodiles, whatever animal easily
and safely, so they can clean cages !!! If an animal needs injection
or blood taken for medical care, we can ask an animal to touch a stick
or cage door, so we can do our job without giving the animal
stress/sedation. When I had Maya's litter, I taught them to touch a
stick or my hand. In an obedience ring, I tell my dog to touch my
hand to keep their attention to me between exercises. I haven't
tried, but I thought about training my dog to keep nose close to/touch
my left elbow at heeling.

Kiko

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