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"Close" for Public Access Positioning and Grounding (Patreon)

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2023-06-27 11:00:03
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What is close? 

Close is when you are sitting with your legs open and your dog comes between your legs, turns and faces the same direction you're sitting, and sits. 

Why Use Close vs. Down and Under? 

Down and Under has some great applications. However, sometimes there might be a lot of food on the floor and you want your dogs head further from the ground. Frequently, if you're on the bus in an outward facing row, you are close to someone next to you and there's not room for a down and under. Sometimes you'll need to scootch your dog under a seat once they're in a down position because they aren't able to enter from the back. And sometimes you may want to do this behavior from standing vs. asking for a middle due to lack of space around you. This can be grounding for some people. 

What method? 

Luring. This one is just easy to teach as a lure. You can also use a platform if that concept is easier for your dog. 

Prerequisites: 

It's helpful if your dog already knows how to spin (even if not on a verbal cue yet) as well as has been introduced to middle. 

Spin Video: https://youtu.be/AEX8WknGkcA

Middle Video:  https://youtu.be/wGzFx7GW214

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Comments

Kori Lynne Illustration

This is one of my FAVORITE PA behaviors! We call it "Zip" and work it both standing and sitting

Elias Carlander

Didn’t even think of this!! Gonna go train it rn😂😂 This will be awesome for days that I’m walking. Do you have any tips on how to position the dog while in a wheelchair to get them out of the way as much as possible? I’m bulky enough as it is when in a wheelchair, and adding my dog to the equation is a bit difficult. I’ve taught her to be able to do a “middle” under my chair, and rest her head on the footplate (always with all breaks fully on), but now I have a power assist that sits under my chair so that’s not really possible anymore. She’s a 55lb lab so not huge, but still pretty big when trying to not be in the way😅

DOGGY•U
>>114558360

Hey Elias! Thanks for the question. I am unfortunately, not an expert in wheelchair use, but I am working on taking courses to become better educated. I highly recommend checking out Cooperative Paws or Donna Hill for more wheelchair specific education. I'm sorry I'm not as well-educated in that department and I don't want to give you incomplete information.

Judith

I’m afraid I’m coming into the game late. My dog is almost 2 years old and 60#. And I have 2 artificial shoulders. So although this would be a great thing to teach her, I’m not able to physically place her in position when she doesn’t understand what I’m asking. Does anyone have any tips for me?

DOGGY•U
>>139134894

Hey Judith! The majority of this training should be luring. If you’re struggling with the luring, not physically manipulating, consider using a low platform the side of your dog when they are seated to help them find position. Teaching a spin first (standing) is really helpful.