Helper Dog by Pamela Leland

Teach your dog to be a Helper Dog! Your dog can be taught to help you with tasks of daily living in and around the house. Packed full of color pictures and instructions, this book will show you how to teach all these behaviors, and more!

• Pick up dropped items such as keys, glasses, gloves, a wallet, or a phone.
• Pick up dog toys off the floor and put them into a toy basket.
• Hand you a tissue, cloth, or towel.
• Help you remove a jacket or sock.
• Close or open drawers and doors.
• Help with your balance as you rise from a chair.
• Help with your balance as you navigate a staircase.
• Walk alongside you while using a walker or cane.

Readers of this book should already have an understanding of operant conditioning, how to use an auditory marker (Click, Good, Yes), and how to apply effective reinforcement strategies. For those who wish to become better trainers, this book will help you along the way.