[nagdu] differences between caring for pets and guides

[Julie J]

I think which breeds are best behaved or good in crowds, isn't so much a 
breed thing as it is an individual dog thing.

Be very, very detailed in the information you give to the guide dog program 
you choose, so they can have all possible information when they choose a dog 
for you.  They will take into account your lifestyle and the strengths of 
various dogs to make the best match possible.

My guess is that you will get a lab, because you are young, it is your first 
guide and labs are overwhelmingly the majority of available guide dogs. 
I've been wrong before though! *smile*

HTH
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] differences between caring for pets and guides


> Assuming I do all the daily training and maintenance properly what schools 
> or breeds of dogs do you find to be the best behaved? Also, what kinds of 
> dogs are best around crouds and noise?
>
> Thanks
> Mark
> PS. Let me know if this game of 20 questions is getting a bit much. I am 
> not certain ware else to find out all this esoteric information.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "fuehrer stacy l" <precious1205 at charter.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] differences between caring for pets and guides
>
>
>> Mark, the biggest differences in caring for a guide than a pet dog are 
>> the daily obedience exercises that are strongly recommended for a guide, 
>> as well as keeping up the skills both of you have learned in training. 
>> This is done through repetition and a good working routine each and every 
>> day, when possible.  Consistency in the dog's feeding and relieving 
>> schedule is huge as others have mentioned.  Keeping the guide's manners 
>> sharp both in your home and while out in public is essential also.
>> Hope this helps, do keep us updated.
>> Stacy and London
>>
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