Level 1 - Working

We are working through the first level steps. We started with Zen and once I figured that out that I was the one jumping steps we progressed much faster. After 4 days we are currently on
Zen Step 4
Target Step 3
Sit step 3
Down Step 3 - This one is wierd - I mean turn around, stand on couch, etc.?

Homework - 1. The obvious is that she will pass all of her public access test
2. pass her CGC
3. learn to bring me my meds and water when I am supposed to take them.
4. Have her learn all of her Water Dog rescue skills
5. teach her drafting

New Training Program - Training Levels Steps to Success

I found a new program to help with training Harlequin that was developed by a lady who has a SD and all service dog schools use according to "Anything Pawsable" article Top-10-Best-Service-Dog-Training-Resources at:
http://www.anythingpawsable.com/top-10-best-service-dog-training-resources/
It breaks down training into small parts that build on each other and as you build skills lets you easily combine them into more complex strings naturally and intuitively so that when you get to teaching  the SD skills you are already comfortable stringing skills together into behaviors.

So far Harlequin is doing really well even though we are starting at level one.