[nagdu] ranting

[Julie J]

Lora,

I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties.  You really haven't had an easy 
time of things.

No, I don't think this is normal first year behavior.  What you are 
describing is pretty serious aggression.  If you think there's any chance 
that he would bite if given the opportunity please, please stop working him, 
get a trainer from the school or a behaviorist that specializes in 
aggression to help you ASAP.

I'm sorry you are going through this.  Hugs,
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lora" <blindhistory at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 8:17 PM
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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