Independent Study 1

Logs:

Evidence:

Trick: Lay down

Trick: Dance

Trick:Roll Over

Trick: Sit

Literal

(a)  “I, Katie S., affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.” 

(b) I taught my dog Mina how to do 4 tricks I tried to teach her 5 ,but the last one she didn't entirely get.

Interpretive

Each trick I taught my dog took quite a bit of time and I used techniques that I read about in my research. I had to teach each trick using treats and a clicker to train her. She caught on very fast with the clicker, but I think she preferred the treats more.

Applied

This Independent Task taught me how to use training techniques and how to see if they actually work with my dog. It also answers my EQ answer of training and what techniques actually work. This will help me during my 2 hr presentation by telling which technique I think is best considering I will have had some experience.

Independent Study Update

1) What have you chosen to do for your IS1?

I have chosen to teach my dog Mina 5 new tricks and capture it on film using professional techniques.

2) How does this task relate to your EQ?

One of my answers for my EQ is training because I believe training plays an important role in developing a well behaved dog as well as taking good care of the dog.

3)What tasks associated with your IS1 have you accomplished so far?What are your specific next steps?

I have begun to see the experts training techniques and I am letting Mina grow accustom to the techniques. I will begin training some basic tricks such as sit, stay, lay down, roll over, and fetch.

Independent Study 1