--- id: dogs title: Dogs description: Just needed a place to put some notes on dogs since we're adopting a new puppy this spring and I'd like to learn as much as I can about training and care. --- ## About **23.01.09** - Just needed a place to put some notes on dogs since we're adopting a new puppy this spring and I'd like to learn as much as I can about training and care. Since the better half works in special education, we're going to get the dog certified as a service animal so that we may take her to schools to work with kids. wrote a post about her @ **23.06.20** - I moved the Iris specific info over to [another page](dogs/iris.md) so that I can just use this one for more general information about dogs. - AKC - https://www.akc.org - OFA ( Canine Health Information Center ) - https://ofa.org - K9 Data - https://www.k9data.com ### Breeds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Retriever Other regional breeders: - [Seasons Gold](https://www.seasonsgold.com) - Charlotte NC - [Syrah Goldens](https://www.syrahgoldens.com) - Athens, GA - [Greenville Goldens](http://www.greenvillegoldens.com) - Greenville, SC - [Zimm Acres](http://zimmacres.com) - Spartanburg, SC - [Liberty Golden's](http://www.goldenpuppies.net) - Rock Hill, SC - [Rowe Mountain Goldens](https://www.rowemountaingoldens.com/) - Mill Spring, NC - [Russ Retievers](https://www.facebook.com/RussRetrievers) - Greenwood, SC - [Goldens of Abbeville](https://www.goldensofabbeville.com) - Abbeville, SC - [Goldens of Troy](https://www.goldensoftroy.com) - Troy, SC --- ### Puppy - 6+9 week initial vaccinations. - < 16 Weeks until fully vaccinated - avoid other animals or areas where other animals are so no parvo or distermper virus. Wait 2 weeks after final vaccinations. - 4-12 weeks - Socialization - 3-6 Months - Ranking - 4-6 Months - Toothing: No Tug - 6-18 Months - Adolescence - 7-9 Months - Chewing - < 1 year - Research suggest that their bones are not fully developed and should engage in lower impact exercise. - < 1 year - Research suggests that neutering before 1 year affects the rates of joint disease and cancer - "The removal of hormone-producing organs during the first year of a dog’s life leaves the animal vulnerable to the delayed closure of long-bone growth plates." - ### Avoid - other dogs or areas where other dogs/animals have been before fully vaccinated - plugged in electrical cords that can be chewed - put away small choking hazards - close the toilet lids - exposure to pesticides and insecticides - neck collars can be dangerous so use harness - rawhide is a choking hazard. Use bully sticks for chewing. - Peanut butter ( no sugar ) ### Diet **Poisonous** Foods: xylitol (all artificial sweeteners), salt, yeast(dough) chocolate, macadamia, corn, popcorn, avocado, mushrooms, onions, garlic, leeks, coffee, caffeine, citrus, coconut oil, grapes, raisins, milk/diary, almond, pistachio, alchohol, peaches, plums, apple seeds, apricot pits, cherry pits, Chives, hops, mustard, broccoli, high fat meats, nutmeg, cinnamon, spicy food, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, large amount of liver, pickles. **Safe**: Peanut, Cashew butter, honey, carrots, cucumber, celery, watermellon, cantaloupe, mango, pears, blueberries, apples, oranges, banana, cooked chicken, shrimp, fish, turkey, beef, grains, green beans, white rice, spinach, cooked eggs, plain yogurt, small amount of cheese, peas, pumpkin, asparagus, cauliflower, lettuce, oatmeal, pasta - Purina Pro Puppy is what she is started on - will start using Blue Buffalo Puppy for Kongs and Training. - vet advised staying on Purina Pro - add yellow/orange/green veggies to the food - Natural Bully Sticks, Yak Sticks - 9 Weeks - 1 cup. 1/3 to 1/2 cup per meal - 3 Months - 1.5 cups per day. - 6 Months - 3 cups per day - Adult - 4 cups. 1,300 to 1,700 calories daily ( 380 kcals/cup Blue Life ) ## Service Research - Exploring the Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Children’s Literacy Skills in Speech-Language Interventions - https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1674&context=honors-theses - Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy on a Student with an Emotional/Behavioral Disorder - https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1139331.pdf - Animal-Assisted Counseling for Young Children: Evidence Base, Best Practices, and Future Prospects - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9281203/ - Exploring Animal-Assisted Programs with Children in School and Therapeutic Contexts - - Animal-Assisted Therapy and its Effects on Children in Schools - https://sophia.stkate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1381 - Exploring Perceived Benefits of and Barriers to the Use of Pet Therapy Dogs in a Private School for Children with Special Needs - https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234123895.pdf - Benefifits of Animal Assisted Therapy With Children in Special Education - https://spark.bethel.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1170 ### Video Testimony - Portland High School - - Artie - Narona County School District - - Wyoming Department of Education - - PBS News Hour - - Bryant Public Schools- - Educating Greater Manchester - ### Organizations - Assistance Dogs International - https://assistancedogsinternational.org - International Association of Assistance Dog Partners - https://iaadp.org #### Regional - PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services - https://www.paals.org/about - Disability Rights SC - Service Animvals - https://www.disabilityrightssc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AssistanceAnimalsFactSheet_accessible.pdf - Melissa Yetter - Service Dog Institute - https://theservicedoginstitute.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-yetter-394a0a14 - South Carolina Dogs Therapy Group - http://www.scdogs.org ## Training #### Tools **Clicker** - Mark all good actions with clicks and reward with treat. **Pointer** - Use pointer and finger motions **Stand** - Use to train on clicker/treats #### Alt Communication Fitzgerald Key for Augmented and alternative communication - https://www.communicationcommunity.com/fitzgerald-key-for-aac/ #### Service Test - Eligibility - Personality, non-agressive, no solicitation, calm, - Commands - Sit, Down, Stay, Heel, Recall on lead - Response to noise/distractions - Vehicle Entry/Exit - Buildings / Parking lots / Inside - Dining under the table - Leash recovery / Off Lead / Transfer of control ### Equipment - Amazon List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A5F0O9KTR7H2/ - Halo Collar Training - https://vimeo.com/halocollar - Apple Air Tag, TagVault Airtag - Slip Lead, Long training, collar, training collar, Halti Training Lead - RuffWear Front Range Harness,Collar, Leash - FXW 8px Pen, Crate - Elitefield soft - 36" L x 24" W x 28" H, Pen 16 Panel 32" H, Anber Roll up Mat, Elevated bed - COA Whizzclick, Fluent Pet, training pouch, target stick, PetSafe Clik-R - Toys - Kong(classic, ball, disc, teeth cleaning), Ruffware(Ring, floater), Redline K9(Sheep Skin Tug) Flirt pole, Howgo Sheep Chaser, Chew King Rubber Balls, West Paw Air Skamp, Playology Dental Chew Toys - RuffWear Quencher bowl ### Training References Dr. John Pilley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_W._Pilley - PBS NOVA - Chaser the Dog Shows Off Her Smarts to Neil deGrasse Tyson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omaHv5sxiFI - John Pilley - Chaser the Border Collie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5MBD0rUTck - BBC Earth - Dog Understands 1022 Words! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_uVTWfXyI Keen Dog Training Rock Hill SC - Keen Dog Training puppy training series - Keen Dog - What to focus on Month 2 - #### Words / Signs | Action | Word | Sound | Sign | |---|---|---|---| | Attend | Iris | 😗 | 👋🏼 | | Good | Good | 👏🏼 |👌🏼 | | Yes | Yes | 👏🏼 |👌🏼 | | Bad | Bad | 🗣️ | 👎🏼 | | Stop | Stop | 🗣️ | 🤲🏻/🙅🏽‍♀️ | | Treat | Treat | 👏🏼 | 👉🏼🤛🏼 | | Come | Come | 😗 | 🫴🏼/🙆🏽‍♀️ | | Here | Here | 😗 | 🫴🏼/🙆🏽‍♀️ | | Stay | Stay | | 🤚🏼 | | Wait | Wait | | 🤚🏼 | | Sit | Sit | | ☝🏼 | | Stand | Stand | | 👆🏼👆🏼 | | Lie | Lie | | 🫳🏼 | | Down | Down | | 🫳🏼 | | Get | Get | | 🫵🏼 | | Go | Go | | 🫵🏼 | | Load | Load | | 👈🏼 | | Watch | Watch | | 👉🏼👀👈🏼 | | Fetch | Fetch | | 🫵🏼 /👁️👈🏼| | Bring | Bring | | 🫴🏼🤌🏼| | Release | Release | | 🫲🏼 | | Drop | Drop | | 👇🏼👇🏼 | | Leave | Leave | | 🧠👈🏼 | | Heel | Heel | | 🤜🏼 | | Crate | Crate | | 🏠👈🏼 | | Bed | Bed | | 🛏️👈🏼 | | Play | Play | 👏🏼 | 🦴/🧸 | | Outside | Outside | | 🤙🏼 / 🚪👈🏼 | | Leash | Leash | | 🤙🏼 / 📿👈🏼 | | Business | Business | 💩 | 👉🏼👃🏼 | | Listen | Listen | | 👂🏼👈🏼 | | Paw | Paw | | 🫴🏼👈🏼 | | Up | Up | | 🫲🏼🫱🏼 | | Lap | Lap | | 🤜🏼🤛🏼 | | Hug | Hug | | 🤝🏼 | | Kiss | Kiss | | 🧏🏼 | | Kneel | Kneel | | 🙏🏼 | | Belly | Belly | | 🫃🏻🫲🏼 | | Roll | Roll | | ☝🏼👉🏼👇🏼👈🏼 | | Speak | Speak | | 👄👈🏼 | | Quiet | Quiet | | 🙉 | | Hush | Hush | | 🙉 | | Car | Car | | 👉🏼🚙 |