{"id":3034,"date":"2010-10-20T17:47:53","date_gmt":"2010-10-21T01:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/?p=3034"},"modified":"2017-09-28T14:35:33","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T22:35:33","slug":"puppy-in-training-tv-ep4-octa-service-animal-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/puppy-in-training-tv-ep4-octa-service-animal-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy In Training TV – Ep4 – OCTA Service Animal Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of our favorite events of the year is the Orange County Transportation Authority’s – OCTA Service Animal Training<\/strong>. \u00a0We’ve attended this event each of the last three years and I must say it’s a great opportunity to work with your guide dog puppy in training on riding a bus and attending a theme park. \u00a0Check out our short write up a few weeks ago: OCTA Bus Training For Guide Dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Episode 4 – OCTA Service Animal Training<\/h2>\n

Here’s this weeks episode of Puppy In Training TV. \u00a0If you’d like to sponsor an episode take a look at the Puppy In Training TV Sponsorship page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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OCTA Service Animal Training Transcription<\/h2>\n

As always, here’s the transcription of the video!<\/p>\n

Hey Everyone, Colby and Dublin here just waiting for OCTA bus training to start. \u00a0We’re on our way to Knott’s Berry Farm today and welcome to Episode 4 of Puppy In training TV.<\/p>\n

(Titles Roll): Puppy In Training TV Starring Dublin.\u00a0 With Linus Aussie Mix Rescue.\u00a0 Also Colby The Human.\u00a0 And Stetson Career Changed Guide Dog.\u00a0 Episode 4 \u2013 OCTA Service Animal Training.<\/p>\n

Dublin and I just got back from OCTA Service Animal Training and right now we’re putting the finishing touches on this weeks episode of Puppy in Training TV. \u00a0You guys want to take a sneak peek? \u00a0Here ya go. \u00a0I hope you guys enjoy this weeks episode of Puppy In Training TV – OCTA Service Animal Training.<\/p>\n

Once a year Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) offers a special training day to service animals including our Guide Dog puppies. \u00a0We’re given the opportunity to ride the bus free of charge and practice getting on and off using the regular steps and the ramp. \u00a0Dublin was very good at getting on and off the bus and as you can see he had no problems riding the bus underneath my seat.<\/p>\n

The bus drops us off just outside Knott’s Berry Farm which is great because as you can see there are chickens just outside the bus stop. \u00a0Dublin did a great job watching, but not chasing these little guys.<\/p>\n

In addition to OCTA bus training Knott’s Berry Farm allows Guide Dog puppy raisers into the park on this day to experience the sights and sounds of a theme park.<\/p>\n

Knott’s Berry Farm was all set up for Halloween as you can see Dublin doing a down-stay in the coffin. \u00a0However, it was nice because the park was not crowded at all. \u00a0I guess the ghosts and goblins don’t come out till after dark.<\/p>\n

Here’s a shot of the entire gang. \u00a0I believe that’s Chloe, Dublin, Yuki, Ned, Wagner, and Biwa.<\/p>\n

Not only did we get to work on our bus training. \u00a0We also worked on getting on and off the train. \u00a0Once we got on the train Dublin did a great job staying quiet underneath my seat…even with all the other puppies around him. \u00a0Sorry to say, but the train wasn’t really moving that fast. \u00a0In fact, I think I may have been able to walk a little bit faster.<\/p>\n

At camp snoopy there was a maze setup with haystacks for the kids or in our case for the puppies. \u00a0The ground was littered with hay and dirt and Dublin had a difficult time keeping his nose off the ground. \u00a0There was even a little hay tunnel with green strips hanging down. \u00a0Dublin did a perfect sit-stay and then recall to his name.<\/p>\n

Dublin and I hung out by the waterfall for a little bit…then Chloe and Dublin worked on walking up and down he steps.<\/p>\n

You can see in this video that it was raining a little bit and as we were leaving Knott’s Berry Farm we caught a little bit of the Peanuts and Snoopy on stage.<\/p>\n

As we were waiting for the bus ride home Dublin had one last chance to see the chickens….Ummm…I guess I mean roosters and chickens.<\/p>\n

Afterwards we all went and grabbed lunch, the puppies knocked out, and Baron was happy to use Dublin as a pillow.<\/p>\n

So I hope you enjoyed todays episode of Puppy In Training TV. \u00a0If you have any questions just leave us a comment in the comments section below. \u00a0We’ve also been updating our Facebook Fanpage on a daily basis. \u00a0So make sure you follow our Facebook Fanpage<\/a> and as always don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel<\/a>. \u00a0Thanks for joining us and we’ll see you next time.<\/p>\n

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A Special thanks to Orange County Transportation Authority for setting up this training day for our puppies. \u00a0For more information on OCTA visit www.octa.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What Else Did Our Guide Dog Puppies Learn?<\/h2>\n

As I mentioned OCTA offers a great opportunity for us to work on our Guide Dog Puppy training. \u00a0You’ve already seen the video…here are a few other things we experienced:<\/p>\n