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Hi folks Those of you who followed my story will know I was sad when I didnt reach the criteria for a Hearing Dog for the Deaf.
Ive now been offered a Sounds Support Dog. The process is underway but could take a while .
More news shortly 
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@Jenny105 That's wonderful, I'm so glad he's finally with you and looking forward to hear more on how he settles into his new home!
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Theres a file of 40 sheets of notes & illustrations . Signs & commands, sound work , grooming, health, etc etc.
The instructor who came today started on sounds, Loki hears a paricular sound. Today the cooker timer alarm..
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Nice photo @Jenny105
Sounds as if there's lots of training to do and it's interesting.
Sounds as if there's lots of training to do and it's interesting.
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Cara our trainer gave us 2 days instruction, plus walks on & off lead in differing places Loki gets treats for commands. eg heel, watch me, Loki come etc
- His sounds training began with a squeaker which I squeak behind my back , hes trained to nudge my leg.
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* The next step was the cooker timer , I sit a short distance from it, when the alarm sounds he nudges my leg, I ask ''what is it ?''. He takes me to the timer .Loki gets a small treat.
Eventually over time I'll be able to set the alarm then be anywhere in the house when it goes off At the moment I need to stay in the kitchen in order to hear the cooker's own timer go off. Or we get burnt offerings :-).
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This is fascinating to hear how Loki is trained @Jenny105
Hard work though?
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That's really good for you and your dog to take regular walks! Rain too😁
Good to hear your good news @Jenny105
Good to hear your good news @Jenny105
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So nice to hear that you and Loki had your first walk together... even though it was in the rain...
It sounds like you are bonding already 
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