Robbie knows over 40 commands, and every single one has a purpose. None of his commands are superfluous, or simply "for show." It irks me to no end when people call Robbie's tasks, "tricks." His tasks are life-saving, pain management strategies. It's a job; it's also fun, but it's not some circus show. I imagine most other handlers feel the same way, so please don't call our dogs' tasks tricks. Even the commands that are not related to his tasks have been trained for a very specific purpose, and some aid in his overall precision and the ability to perform his more complex tasks. Everything we have taught Robbie gets used either on a daily basis at home or out in public for ease of positioning and ease of handling. That being said, I imagine that some of our commands may seem strange or trick-like. In this post, I'll talk about 5 commands of Robbie's that may seem like a trick, but are actually very useful and why/how we taught them. ZebraToothbrush
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Video of Robbie & I Performing Zebra, Toothbrush, Mouth, Face, & Foots
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My Name is Sally...I have a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This blog is about my journey training Robbie, a dog who helped me regain independence, confidence, and achieve the impossible in the face of my disability. It continues on with the training of Austin, Robbie's successor. Check Out... - "More than a Dog" was published on a site called The Mighty Categories
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