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Page 1: Genius Hour - Science Activity Notebook€¦ · Genius Hour Project-Initial thoughts: *Just got an 8 week old puppy in the beginning of June. *I will need to teach him some basic

Genius HourMalaree Wiltgen

Page 2: Genius Hour - Science Activity Notebook€¦ · Genius Hour Project-Initial thoughts: *Just got an 8 week old puppy in the beginning of June. *I will need to teach him some basic

Genius Hour Project

-Initial thoughts:*Just got an 8 week old puppy in the beginning of June.*I will need to teach him some basic obedience commands.*I think I will do my genius hour on training my puppy!

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Meet Rockie!

*Rescued from the reservation and adopted from Heart of the Valley*Born April 2015*Terrier/Beagle Mix… we think!

*Named after the Colorado Rockies

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Initial Goal for Genius Hour

*To teach Rockie basic obedience: -Sit-Stay-Come-Down

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But after spending a few days with Rockie….

*Researching his breed*Observing his behavior*Interacting with him

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The goal changed!

*I wanted to work on basic puppy skills-Potty training

-Walking on a leash-Socializing with other people, especially kids-Crate Training

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The goal changed! (continued)

-Developing a relationship with our three year old Golden Retriever George.-Riding in a car.

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How I was going to reach the goal

*Work with him everyday*Use treat based reinforcement*Use the book recommended by our veterinarian

-The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks of New Skete

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Challenges

-Moved to a different town and house-Spent one week with my sister-Visited with the Behavioral Specialist at the Heart of the Valley

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Successes!

-Training Rockie to walk on a leash.-Training him to sit.-Nicely socializing with kids and other dogs.

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More successes!

-Riding in a car.-Riding in a basket/box on a bike.

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Still in progress...

-Potty training-Sleeping through the night-Barking-Walking up & down stairs

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What I learned:

*Patience is key!*Every dog is different.*Every breed is different.*Honestly, I wished I would have researched different breeds beforehand.*Puppies take a lot of time!

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How I would implement this in my classroom

*Offer some guidance *Show a few examples*Give some class time to work on it*Help students find their passion!

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Bonus Footage: Rockie Sleeping Pictures

*Rockie is my fav when he is sleeping!


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