[nagdu] differences between caring for pets and guides

[Joy Relton]

Mark,

I agree with the others who have responded to many of your questions. The
breed is not a determining factor with respect to which will be the best
behaved or the most adaptable to crowds. Those sorts of things have a lot to
do with you. How do you do in carrying on with the discipline and the
obedience exercises. How do you deal with crowds and how attentive are you
to your dogs needs. Also, the temperament of the dog makes a difference.
There is no one size fits all. Also, the partnership is something you have
to be constant and consistent with, it's like any other relationship, it
takes diligence and commitment. You might compare it to having a child. No
matter how they behave you still can't lock them in the closet. Also, if you
don't respect your child and teach them respect they won't have any, for
themselves or others.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Mark J. Cadigan
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:20 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
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" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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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