Puppy Blog: Radar's Training

Radar was training to avoid distractions by walking through Target

By New York Islanders Community Relations

@NYIslanders NewYorkIslanders.com

January 29, 2019

Before we get to Radar's training, let's address one thing.
He's gotten really big!
Yes, the Islanders Puppy with a Purpose seems to be growing out of his puppy stage and into his purpose, which is becoming a guide dog to the visually impaired.

Can you believe how big Radar has gotten!? #NYIPupWithAPurpose pic.twitter.com/WGS5hwTXK0
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 18, 2019

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Radar's current training involves being exposed to loud noises and distracting situations. That's part of the reason why you see this good boy by the glass at Islanders warmups (apart from supporting the Isles).
Radar's puppy handlers, Jimmy and Lorin, took him for a loose leash walk around Target, focusing on avoiding distractions. The distractions start small, like leaves and paper, and Radar gets rewarded for making good decisions. By the end of the day, Radar was ignoring tempting squeaky toys, keeping his focus on Jimmy.
Look for Radar at future Islanders games.