| Words to Live By |
In getting ready to leave Braille with a new caretaker, I was asked, just
what words or command do you use with Braille? Because Braille was
taught differently then a sighted dog, words had to be adapted to meet her
needs. Being blind, hand signals just would NOT do, however voice and
touch work well.
When ones sees Braille navigate her world, believe me words are the way
and if I don't have her full attention, all is a matter of life or death. I am
confident that whatever is said or used for words will work. She does well
in an old or new environments when in the care of a loving and trusting
person. I know she will be in good hands even if it's NOT the way I would
do it!
what words or command do you use with Braille? Because Braille was
taught differently then a sighted dog, words had to be adapted to meet her
needs. Being blind, hand signals just would NOT do, however voice and
touch work well.
When ones sees Braille navigate her world, believe me words are the way
and if I don't have her full attention, all is a matter of life or death. I am
confident that whatever is said or used for words will work. She does well
in an old or new environments when in the care of a loving and trusting
person. I know she will be in good hands even if it's NOT the way I would
do it!
If Braille does not
listen, first remember
she is a dog and hear
me NOW!
listen, first remember
she is a dog and hear
me NOW!
BACK - means BACK out of my kitchen, move back.
BUMPING - means as she begins to explore a new space, she may well BUMP into objects. Doing
it once usually happens. Her brain then maps out the area, her memory takes over and remembers
where these obstacle may be. One might be tempted to put money on it that she has sight, but she
really is blind. For all that she has BUMPED into all these years, NO head scaring is present.
CARRY IT - means CARRY IT your ball in your mouth, we are leaving the area.
CLAP HANDS - means I CLAP MY HANDS together to let her know that I'm proud of her.
DOWN - means DOWN, place your whole body down on the ground or floor.
DROP IT - means DROP IT from your mouth NOW.
EASY - means EASY, I'm alerting you to possible dangers
FIND IT - means FIND IT, your ball has been placed now you search for it and FIND IT.
GET INTO THE RED CHAIR - means GET INTO THE RED CHAIR wherever it might be and sit in it.
The actual chair might NOT even be red, but she does NOT see it.
GO - means GO stop holding the ball with your paws, GO forward away from and prepare to be
ready.
GOOD GIRL - means GOOD GIRL and I'll praise you or reward you.
HERE - means you follow me HERE to wherever I am. I may muffle my voice using tones, by
turning around and walking away from her.
HIGH STEPPING - means she will HIGH STEP pulling legs up when in a new territory or unfamiliar
place. You may see her HIGH STEPPING going up or down a new set of steps with caution. Once
she is comfortable with the space or area it will stop.
IN - means IN go into a space car, kennel or IN the house.
JUMP - means to physically JUMP over an item or JUMP off a place, all while being safe.
KENNEL - means KENNEL go to your KENNEL, go inside your KENNEL.
LEAVE IT - means LEAVE IT whatever it is, ball, food, cats. Leave behind and get out of the way.
NO - means NO, you heard me the first time, you are NOT deaf so do it NOW. Remember she is a
dog and sometime will take advantage of you when NOT pushed.
OFF - means OFF the furniture or bed, move your body OFF.
OK - means its never OK by just saying OK. OK is combine with certain place touch on body and
all at the same time, a release.
OUT - means OUT of this room or OUT the door, depending on the situation we're in.
PARADE - means I will PARADE with my ball in my mouth after FINDING IT, I am proud too.
READY - means to be READY, sitting on floor, giving your full attention and be READY to go with
all your senses in line.
SIT means to SIT your bottom on the floor or it could be a more relaxed sit with rear legs out to
side.
SNAP FINGERS - means you SNAP FINGERS to make sound and exactly draw or immediately
pinpoint her to an area of focus, something on the floor - food spilled. If done over head it means
give me your pretty ears up look, as when taking pictures.
STAY - means STAY for what ever reason and for as long as it take to get the next words. A lengthy
time may be involve so be prepared to be there for awhile.
STOP - means STOP and as quickly as possible, no second thought about it. Danger is presented.
UNDER - means UNDER the table, UNDER the chair or go down UNDER being close to ground.
UP - means UP higher then body when searching, finding or I may invite you UP to sit with me.
WAIT - means WAIT for whatever. At the door she WAITS for an invitation to go out. She needs to
WAIT before doing anything active and there may be time and length for that wait. I might clean the
kitchen up after a meal and have her WAIT a good 20 to 30 minutes. She may either sit or down
during the WAIT, her choice.
WAVE - means WAVE put your front leg waving over your head up high. ALWAYS let her SMELL
the reward for WAVING, be it food or her ball. Know the reward first for the task asked.
WAY BACK - means WAY BACK all the way to the front door of the house. Used at least twice a
day at feeding times. It also means while doing this that she is DOWN. To release her a gentle tap
to the left should along with OK while you stand over her body. The release allows her to move
swiftly though the house and head for the feeding bowl awaiting her in the kitchen. Time to eat!
BUMPING - means as she begins to explore a new space, she may well BUMP into objects. Doing
it once usually happens. Her brain then maps out the area, her memory takes over and remembers
where these obstacle may be. One might be tempted to put money on it that she has sight, but she
really is blind. For all that she has BUMPED into all these years, NO head scaring is present.
CARRY IT - means CARRY IT your ball in your mouth, we are leaving the area.
CLAP HANDS - means I CLAP MY HANDS together to let her know that I'm proud of her.
DOWN - means DOWN, place your whole body down on the ground or floor.
DROP IT - means DROP IT from your mouth NOW.
EASY - means EASY, I'm alerting you to possible dangers
FIND IT - means FIND IT, your ball has been placed now you search for it and FIND IT.
GET INTO THE RED CHAIR - means GET INTO THE RED CHAIR wherever it might be and sit in it.
The actual chair might NOT even be red, but she does NOT see it.
GO - means GO stop holding the ball with your paws, GO forward away from and prepare to be
ready.
GOOD GIRL - means GOOD GIRL and I'll praise you or reward you.
HERE - means you follow me HERE to wherever I am. I may muffle my voice using tones, by
turning around and walking away from her.
HIGH STEPPING - means she will HIGH STEP pulling legs up when in a new territory or unfamiliar
place. You may see her HIGH STEPPING going up or down a new set of steps with caution. Once
she is comfortable with the space or area it will stop.
IN - means IN go into a space car, kennel or IN the house.
JUMP - means to physically JUMP over an item or JUMP off a place, all while being safe.
KENNEL - means KENNEL go to your KENNEL, go inside your KENNEL.
LEAVE IT - means LEAVE IT whatever it is, ball, food, cats. Leave behind and get out of the way.
NO - means NO, you heard me the first time, you are NOT deaf so do it NOW. Remember she is a
dog and sometime will take advantage of you when NOT pushed.
OFF - means OFF the furniture or bed, move your body OFF.
OK - means its never OK by just saying OK. OK is combine with certain place touch on body and
all at the same time, a release.
OUT - means OUT of this room or OUT the door, depending on the situation we're in.
PARADE - means I will PARADE with my ball in my mouth after FINDING IT, I am proud too.
READY - means to be READY, sitting on floor, giving your full attention and be READY to go with
all your senses in line.
SIT means to SIT your bottom on the floor or it could be a more relaxed sit with rear legs out to
side.
SNAP FINGERS - means you SNAP FINGERS to make sound and exactly draw or immediately
pinpoint her to an area of focus, something on the floor - food spilled. If done over head it means
give me your pretty ears up look, as when taking pictures.
STAY - means STAY for what ever reason and for as long as it take to get the next words. A lengthy
time may be involve so be prepared to be there for awhile.
STOP - means STOP and as quickly as possible, no second thought about it. Danger is presented.
UNDER - means UNDER the table, UNDER the chair or go down UNDER being close to ground.
UP - means UP higher then body when searching, finding or I may invite you UP to sit with me.
WAIT - means WAIT for whatever. At the door she WAITS for an invitation to go out. She needs to
WAIT before doing anything active and there may be time and length for that wait. I might clean the
kitchen up after a meal and have her WAIT a good 20 to 30 minutes. She may either sit or down
during the WAIT, her choice.
WAVE - means WAVE put your front leg waving over your head up high. ALWAYS let her SMELL
the reward for WAVING, be it food or her ball. Know the reward first for the task asked.
WAY BACK - means WAY BACK all the way to the front door of the house. Used at least twice a
day at feeding times. It also means while doing this that she is DOWN. To release her a gentle tap
to the left should along with OK while you stand over her body. The release allows her to move
swiftly though the house and head for the feeding bowl awaiting her in the kitchen. Time to eat!
Use simple words. Do NOT
make it sound like the
Outstanding Philharmonic
Chorus! Dogs like to be talked
to, but when WORKING use
as few words as possible.
Dogs are SMART!
make it sound like the
Outstanding Philharmonic
Chorus! Dogs like to be talked
to, but when WORKING use
as few words as possible.
Dogs are SMART!