How to Train a One Way Alert to Service Dogs (hearing and medical alert dogs)

[supernaturalbc2008]

@MsFluffle Depends on the dog and the environment. Some catch on right away but take a long time to generalize, others take abit to get it but generalize more quickly.

[supernaturalbc2008]

@MsFluffle It takes at least several training session to teach each part of the ebhavior, then you combine them and add distance. If you train it 5 days a week, the dog should have a very solid understanding of the basic behavior in a month.

[ToMakeSilverSing]

how do you get the buzzer to go when you push the button? I've never seen a clock that could do that. 

[supernaturalbc2008]

@ToMakeSilverSing If you set the time to be the current time, it will go when you hit it. Most of the old ones do this. I got mine from a second hand store.

[truemirror]

how do you train a medic alert dog such as blood sugar or seizures, I once had a dog that naturally notified me, but after 16 years she has passed away.

[supernaturalbc2008]

@truemirror It's trained the same way. if you check out my assistance dog blog (listed on this channel) and do a search of the archives for diabetic alert, you will find your answer. If you want some help and have a webcam, we can set something up. Donna

[truemirror]

@supernaturalbc2008 Oh Ok, I will go check it out, I don't have webcam hooked up yet, but ty sooo much for the offer (I may request later), what I didn't do was to thank you for generously sharing how to train our dogs properly, you are an amazing and very giving person, words do not express the gratefulness for people like you. Also, I am teaching my dog this on the video, and she loves that she can nudge me & get a treat, she is much happier, and so am I that we are starting to communicate.

[supernaturalbc2008]

@truemirror Glad to help! Donna

[mavericksblaze]

How would you teach a dog to alert a certain person (not yourself, but say an elderly aunt who doesn't understand training processes)?

[supernaturalbc2008]

@mavericksblaze Service dogs are taught this transfer all the time. Start by training the behavior on yourself, then have the client practice with the dog starting right back at the beginning with the nose touch on them. Train the rest of the behavior with tem as you idid with you. The dog is only rewarded for alerting to them. No reward for alerting you. As soon as possible, fade yourself out of the training area. Good luck!

[mavericksblaze]

@supernaturalbc2008 Thank you!

[plumwoodposse]

finally had time to watch this video Donna and wow, is it GREAT! I always love your vids, your training posts on fb, and of course Jessie :-) Thank you so much for all you do and share!

[StLCardsGuy]

We had to put down a great service dog a couple of months ago. It was bittersweet. What a fantastic life he lead.

[supernaturalbc2009]

You are welcome! There are lots of other applications for this idea, if creativity is used! Good for you!

[bloodashenfire]

This made me think of an automatic doorbell to crate behavior....hmmm. Might have to try that. Thanks for the inspiration!

[poploverist]

ur dog is cool what kind of dog??

[supernaturalbc2009]

@poploverist Animal Control Special. Best guess is GSD/BC x miniature pinscher.

[misschelsieblue]

My mom is a dog behaviour expert and she loves your videos! I just came across one and you are awesome! Our dogs love your games and my mom said she's gonna try the alert so she can hear her cell phone :)

[supernaturalbc2009]

@misschelsieblue I am glad they are useful! If you are interested in other 'how to clicker' videos, check out our other channel: supernnaturalbc2009. They are more for tricks, dog sports and general behavior.

[Duchesse1981]

I love watching your video... I think you are doing a great job for people with disabilities.... good job.

[laurielatorre]

Umm... I don't really understand how I can train my dog alerting me with sound...can you explain it more? Because I want to able train my dog do that with sounds like doorbell, ppls calling me, etc...

[supernaturalbc2008]

@laurielatorre Have you seen the two way alert? That may help. Also, the videos are CC in case that helps. You can use the exact same prcess to teach each sound. You may have to modify it slightly. For example, if you want your dog to alert you to a door knock, train at the door. If you want an laett for a person calling your name, you'll have to gneralize the behavior to many locations and many different people calling your name once the basic behavior is trained.

[AmericaReality50]

Man oh man... We've been working with our corgi to alert me to the phone ringing and it has been tough (but he's a smart little guy). When the phone is mastered, we'll move on to other sounds. This video helps tremendously. Thanks very much.

[AngelsAllAroundMe]

i luv this vid but can't find the 2 way vid

[shelbyfav1]

Im am a 12 year old deaf child, and i use a device called the cochlear implant (CI). And i have two dogs, one rott lab mix and she is almost 7 years old and she is my baby. Anyways my other one is my dads and he is a bird dog, which is a yellow lab and he is 1 and half years old. And my dad and I wanted to train him to be my service dog... how did u train your dog to touch right there, like with a piece of treat on ur pants or what?

[Mezteck]

She probably taught the dog to target the piece of tape. Then she placed the tape on her leg so the dog would target the tape on the leg.

[AngelsAllAroundMe]

I'm training my chihuahua for me being that I'm insulin dependent. My question 2 u is what training tools do u use 2 teach the dog how to detect low blood sugar & high blood sugar (sensing)? I've asked numerous trainers on youtube this question, but no one has sent me an email. She already does this exercise (targeting) w/flying colors thanks 2 u & ur video :) Can U PLEEEEZ help me? TY :)

[sundaymorningsleeper]

This is awesome.

I don't imagine that it is the point of the video but I now want to teach my dog to nudge the kids when I call them and they ignore me. That would be amazing!

[supernaturalbc2008]

You can use it anyway you want! LOL! Check out the nose nudge on the wheelchair skills video.

[ragerazor]

@sundaymorningsleeper

That is such an awesome idea! I think I may try using that with the hubby!

[plosive88]

This is good training with excellent presentation and documentation, but I have a serious question.

With all the advances in technology (eg. flashing lights & vibrate modes, etc) is the dog the best/most reliable assistance for a person with a moderate to severe hearing loss? In other words is there something the dog can hear and alert to that could not be done through technology?

[supernaturalbc2008]

I think that is something that each person must decide. Dogs not only provide the technical aspects of the assistance but emotional support as well. Many people with disabilities have not only one, but multiple disabilities and they often feel isolated. Dogs can help bridge the gap and create connections for the person that otherwise would not exist.

Great question!

[WolfOfShadows1986]

another advantage for having a dog is that dogs do not need batteries or electricity to operate. technology often fails us at the worst time, but dogs are always there for us. i think the best thing about dogs however is as you said, they provide emotional support to their handlers and help them form connections to other people. i think many disabled people also have more confidence in themselves when they have a dog.

[cressbad]

Thanks for captioning!

[bricadena]

This is so amazing. It explains precisely how to do this and it is just what I needed to get started in training my dog. I am grateful for this video.

Thank you so much!

[joebairdful]

Fantastic. I can really see how consistency helps. This seems like it would be so helpful for elderly people, not just those who need a full-time service dog.

[pamelamarxsen]

Nice video! I like how patient you are. What a smart pup you have!

[ZandersStory]

Wow, that was very informative. You did a great job on putting this together. It's very clear and precise. 5*!!

[2Gr8Tervs]

Great video! You and Jesse make it look so easy:^)

[gameiohfreak]

you make it look so easy,great job

[TheJessanna]

I find this video very instructive and helpful it helps me to see how the training is done

[mieke337]

Very nice video, great work

[tab289]

Very well done! Keep them coming!

[mightymikaagility]

This is such a Great video!! I might just teach my dogs this for fun, especially my sheltie who constantly pokes me with his nose...he's a natural! A lot of people should find good use in it. I loved watching Jessie figuring it out!! Dogs really are incredible animals.

VERY well-laid out vid. Awesome!

[id0069]

Excellent tutorial!

[rogersmmr]

Fabulous video!! You break it down into nice easy steps anyone can follow.  5* and favorite. Great video. :-)

[BookendsPonies]

wonderful!

[lednugenna]

Well very well done! You show the steps very clearly and all the way through.

Thanks!

[rucatrouble]

super tutorial! really really great!

[YoYoPoodle]

Excellent! I actually just decided to teach Harmony to alert to low glucose, so this is a great refresher in possible training methods. I'll check-out the other vids too :)

[tehrenberg]

Perhaps I could try this to get my pup to tell me when there is a customer in my store. Currently she gets anxious when new people enter, so if I give her a job instead, that may help her. . . and the customer. . . and me. Now I must figure out the sequence.

[HechiAsia]

Un vídeo muy bueno, gracias.