[nagdu] Dog Breeds

[Julie J.]

I have never had two dogs of the same breed, so I find it difficult to 
compare how individuals vary within a breed.

On to "self training".  Most people who train their own service dogs call it 
*owner training* since it is the owner doing the training.  The dog does not 
train itself.

I have very mixed feelings about using breeds such as the pit bull as 
service dogs.  I do not, however, believe that bans on particular breeds is 
the answer.  It is not the breed that is the problem.  It is the behavior of 
the individual dog.  Much stricter leash laws and consequences to owners who 
allow their dog to run loose or to bite others would be more productive. IMO

The only dogs I have ever been aggressively bitten by are a Beagle and a 
Chihuahua/Dachshund mix.  The pit bulls and other *dangerous* dogs I have 
known have been very well mannered, affectionate and very pleasant to be 
around.

My motto is: "it's the deed not the breed"

JMHO
Julie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Davidson" <fuzzy_1 at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Dog Breeds


> Very well said Charlene. I think you need to give the dog the trainers 
> selected for you a chance. But what about a self trained dog. The reason I 
> bring this up is here in the local news lately there is a woman who said 
> she trained two pit bulls as service dogs. I don't know what her 
> disability is or why she needs a service dog. The controversy is all about 
> the breed of the dogs. There is a ordinance here against the breed as 
> being a vicious dog and I agree. I think one of the first dogs that came 
> after me and my guide was a small pit bull. I have never heard of one that 
> I felt I could trust and let alone walk into a public place like a mall 
> with one. What is everyone's thoughts about this. By the way I have had my 
> black lab for three years but being my first I have nothing to compare to 
> but he is a wonderful dog and is very dedicated to his job and me.
>
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