[nagdu] Dog Breeds

[Toni Whaley]

I don't know of anyone who has a Pit Bull as a guide dog. However, my
daughter  raised and trained one. He was a very nice dog, because he was
raised in a loving environment and not trained to be aggressive. If
anything, he was an absolute woose. I also got to know someone who had a
Pit. He too was very nice and friendly. Of course, this is based on only a
population of two. Because of their reputation and the public's fear of
them, I would not want one as a guide dog.

Toni

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Ron Davidson
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:17 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
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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