[FLAGDU] lab dog tips

[Jorge Paez]

Yes, it is.
I applied last year to a school but ended up not going because of scheduling conflicts.
But this is the first time I’ve actually made it through and have cleared my schedule specifically to do this.
By the way how old are the dogs when you start training at school?
I think they’re between 2 to 3 years right?

Jorge



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> George,
> My present dog Thatcher is a yellow lab. I got him just about a year ago from GDF.
> I've had five labs over the 43 plus years I've been working a guide dog.
> Labs love to eat. I'm certain if I aloud Thatcher to pore out his own food, the bag would be empty the same day I bought it, lol.
> I've had four labs as guide dogs. I've found there very affectionate, and love to play.
> I know we're given a goody bag with treats for our dog. Well I did use the treats for  perhaps five months after I got Thatcher. I don't want to put excess wait on him. I stopped giving them to him months ago.
> I'm I guess from the old school. I want my dog to work for me because he wants to, not because I'm bribing him with a treat. This is only my opinion about this so called goody bag.
> George work your dog often. I've never had a complaint from Thatcher when we go out. He is always there, and anxious to get to work.
> George I wish you the best with your upcoming guide dog.
> George I know you said this is going to be your first Lab. Is this also your first guide dog?
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> Subject: [FLAGDU] lab dog tips
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> Hi.
> Does anyone hav anything they can tell me about either lab behavior or taking care of a lab dog?
> I know they’ll teach us the basics in school but figured some of you with more experience could give me tips they won’t there.
> I already know I’m going to work with a lab since I requested it but also 96% of Southeastern Guidedog’s dogs are labs anyway.
> I know every dog breed has their own quirks so I was wondering if anyone could tell me specifically about the labs.
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> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
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