It is hard to believe my learning project has already come to an end! However, Jazz and I are truly just starting. I am so relieved that I can now walk my puppy and actually enjoy it. Both Jazz and…
Category: Learning Project
Back Tracking
Why Do We Walk? For my learning project this week, I decided to take a step back and reflect on why dogs need walking. I asked myself the question, why do we walk our dogs in the first place? Obviously,…
TikTok and Training
#PracticeMakesPerfect This week for my learning project, I consulted, watched and studied TikTok videos! Since I got my main routines, command phrasing and walking pattern down, I figured there was not much left for Jazz and me to do but…
Becoming an Author with Book Creator
For this week, I explored the resource Book Creator as an online tool for the classroom. I used Book Creator to document my learning project, teaching my 1-year-old Golden Retriever puppy Jazz how to walk. The final creation turned out…
Walking is a Marathon, Not a Sprint.
Before discussing this week’s walking progress, I want to touch on last week. Jazz’s recall is still tremendous! I am still using treats (we use the MilkBone brand), but she is such an angel in responding to me when I…
These Boots Were Made for Walking…
I am happy to say that Jazz and I went on our first walk for my EDTC Learning Project. Surprisingly she did really well! We started by going into the garage to put on her harness and leash. I also…
Walking Towards a Goal
In approaching the development of a new skill, I pondered what I could learn for my EDTC 300 project. I am a practical person and wanted to learn a skill that would benefit me beyond this class. I knew I…