Casey – photo by Lisa Thompson

We got the phase report today and Casey is in phase 1. Now Casey is really learning how to be a guide dog. In this phase they cover:

• Food Reward and Clicker Techniques
• Obedience Responses & Teaching focus around distractions
• Formal Obedience
• Food Refusal Protocol
• Socialization
• Body Handling Acceptance
• Introduction to the Harness
• Treadmill Training
• Pattern Training
• Up Curb Exercise #1
• Developing Physical Agility
• Dog Agility Walk
• Back Up Chute
• Obstacle Course

I’m so excited that Casey is getting to learn all these things. I can’t wait to see the next phase report.