[nagdu] ranting

[Lora]

I had a trainer come out earlier this year for this dog and I feel like the
school doesn't listen to me. Where did you get your dog?

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:28 PM, Angie Matney <angie.matney at gmail.com>wrote:

> Lora,
>
> It isn't normal break-in stuff for a gide dog to lunge at people. My
> current
> guide did go through a short growling phase at one office where I worked.
> She would grumble a little bit to herself, but when she came out from under
> the desk (she was on leash), her tail would be wagging at the visitor.
> Fortunately, the behavior subsided quickly.
>
> If my dog did what you describe, I would _immediately_ call my school and
> explain the situation. This will allow you to voice your concerns, to
> receive suggestions, and to begin to create a record with the school of
> these incidents.
>
> I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hope it can be solved soon.
>
> Angie
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Lora
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 9:17 PM
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> Subject: [nagdu] ranting
>
> It has been a hard couple of days. Trice my dog guide lounged 2-3 feet and
> showed his teeth while barking and growling. He did this to a person who
> said hi to me in my office at work. His barking behavior is getting worse.
> I
> think the only reason he didn't attack the person was because he ran into
> the desk (he was laying under the desk when this happened) I've tried
> correcting him I've tried telling him the situation was ok and walking up
> to
> whatever he is scared of.
>
> What problems have people had in their first year? Is this normal break in
> stuff?
>
> --
> Lora and Trice
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Lora and Trice