Bucky doesn't know ANY tricks.
But we have taught Bucky over 30 commands that are the start to his Guide Dog career, or any path that his career takes him.
He knows the basic commands that all dogs should know - "SIT", "DOWN", "STAY", "COME".
"LEAVE IT" is an awesome command that I use to keep him focused and keep him from i.e. scooping taste treats off the floor or chasing frolicking leaves (he still has that nasty leaf-chasing habit!)
He knows "DOWN" when we need him to lie down. And he knows "OFF" to get off of things he shouldn't be on - like counter surfing - for lettuce. Or jumping on people.
Then, he knows "KENNEL IN", and "KENNEL OUT" so that he will willingly go into the kennel and his Vision Impaired partner will know where he is in the morning, during the night or in the case of an emergency.
He knows "BUSY" and "BUSY BUSY". This is so that Bucky knows to do his "business", on command, and his Vision Impaired partner will know that Bucky has done his business and where to find it to pick it up. (Bucky is soooooo embarrassed I mentioned that one....)
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Bucky knows "RIGHT-RIGHT", "RIGHT" and "LEFT-LEFT", "LEFT" and "RIGHT ABOUT". (Those have been the biggest challenge for ME - because I have direction challenges and have never excelled at knowing my left from my right!) This is so that the Vision Impaired person can give Bucky turning directions in advance so they won't trip over each other and Bucky can lead his handler in that direction at the correct time to make the turn.
He knows "FIND THE DOOR", "FIND THE ELEVATOR", "FIND THE STAIRS", "UP" and "DOWN" stairs, "FIND A CHAIR", "FIND THE CAR" (I'm still trying to figure out why he needs to "find the car".....)
He knows he needs to "SIT" at a door. And if the door handle comes in on the right side, Bucky knows "SWITCH" to move to the right side so the door doesn't hit him as it opens.
He loves "LETS GO", because that mean his walk starts.
He knows "STAND" so that he can get groomed and it makes it easier to put his vest, and in the future, his harness, on. He knows "DOWN/UNDER" and "UNDER/TURN" to tuck himself under a table and chair.
He knows "HEEL" means he needs to come to my left side and be in position to start walking.
And another Bucky favourite, "TAKE A BREAK" because it means he can relax and be a regular dog with no responsibilities.
Next we are teaching him to drive the car.
Just kidding..... Sorry Bucky, no wheels for you.
Have I forgotten any commands, Bucky?
Now, I am not saying Bucky is perfect and that he does each one exactly right, yet, but, fine tuning is what the next couple of months are for before he goes in for training (IFT.)
YIKES Bucky! Yes, we still have some work to do...
But we have taught Bucky over 30 commands that are the start to his Guide Dog career, or any path that his career takes him.He knows the basic commands that all dogs should know - "SIT", "DOWN", "STAY", "COME".
"LEAVE IT" is an awesome command that I use to keep him focused and keep him from i.e. scooping taste treats off the floor or chasing frolicking leaves (he still has that nasty leaf-chasing habit!)
He knows "DOWN" when we need him to lie down. And he knows "OFF" to get off of things he shouldn't be on - like counter surfing - for lettuce. Or jumping on people.
He knows "BUSY" and "BUSY BUSY". This is so that Bucky knows to do his "business", on command, and his Vision Impaired partner will know that Bucky has done his business and where to find it to pick it up. (Bucky is soooooo embarrassed I mentioned that one....)
Bucky knows "RIGHT-RIGHT", "RIGHT" and "LEFT-LEFT", "LEFT" and "RIGHT ABOUT". (Those have been the biggest challenge for ME - because I have direction challenges and have never excelled at knowing my left from my right!) This is so that the Vision Impaired person can give Bucky turning directions in advance so they won't trip over each other and Bucky can lead his handler in that direction at the correct time to make the turn.He knows "FIND THE DOOR", "FIND THE ELEVATOR", "FIND THE STAIRS", "UP" and "DOWN" stairs, "FIND A CHAIR", "FIND THE CAR" (I'm still trying to figure out why he needs to "find the car".....)
He knows he needs to "SIT" at a door. And if the door handle comes in on the right side, Bucky knows "SWITCH" to move to the right side so the door doesn't hit him as it opens.
He loves "LETS GO", because that mean his walk starts.
He knows "STAND" so that he can get groomed and it makes it easier to put his vest, and in the future, his harness, on. He knows "DOWN/UNDER" and "UNDER/TURN" to tuck himself under a table and chair.
He knows "HEEL" means he needs to come to my left side and be in position to start walking.
And another Bucky favourite, "TAKE A BREAK" because it means he can relax and be a regular dog with no responsibilities.
Next we are teaching him to drive the car.
Just kidding..... Sorry Bucky, no wheels for you.
Have I forgotten any commands, Bucky?
Now, I am not saying Bucky is perfect and that he does each one exactly right, yet, but, fine tuning is what the next couple of months are for before he goes in for training (IFT.)
YIKES Bucky! Yes, we still have some work to do...
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