[FLAGDU] lab dog tips

[PLipovsky]

Well said peter.

These dogs are amazing.  I'm working on my sixth one, and like Peter, will never be without one as long as I am physically able to use one.

There are many experienced handlers on this list so feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Good luck George, and keep us posted on how you are doing with your new guide. . 







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From: FLAGDU <flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Peter Poliey via FLAGDU
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 7:35 PM
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Subject: Re: [FLAGDU] lab dog tips

George,
When I got my first guide dog Tabitha a Golden Retriever I felt as though the world reopened to me.
I lost my vision in a motorcycle wreck, two years later I got my first dog. I will never be without a guide dog just so long as I can physically do so.
When I got Thatcher my present dog, he was Fourteen months old.
George what you learned using a cane, well getting a guide dog. It is like going from roller skates, to a Mussel car.
Wait until that first time when you put the harness on your dog. Then you say forward. I can remember how fast I was moving. What you have to touch with your cane. Well your dog see's that, and is already going around that obstacle.
Let me assure you that your dog won't let anything happen to you when he or she is guiding you. the dogs are amazing because the trainers are amazing!
George when you get your dog, remember the dog will be as good as you are. Your dog will get you to where you want to go by giving them directions. Left, Right, straight ETC. at the beginning you I'm certain will believe your dog is amazing. Well let me assure you that they are.
The more and more you use your guide dog, the time you two will take to bond will become shorter.
Much of what I say you will go over when you get your dog. I am excited for you. I know how a guide dog changed my life, and I'm certain the dog will do the same for you.
Best of luck in becoming a future guide dog user!     

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From: FLAGDU <flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jorge Paez via FLAGDU
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 6:40 PM
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Cc: Jorge Paez <paezja at mail.broward.edu>
Subject: Re: [FLAGDU] lab dog tips

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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> From: FLAGDU <flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jorge Alejandro Paez via FLAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 2:49 PM
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> Cc: Jorge Alejandro Paez <iamjorgeapaez94 at gmail.com>
> 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.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
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