[nagdu] Coming home

[Lyn Gwizdak]

I usually keep my new dogs on leash for about two weeks and I have them 
sleep in a crate at night.  I think the main reason for leashed with you is 
to make sure the dog is comfortable and eating, drinking, and relieving on a 
schedule to avoid accidents in the house.

I'd say stick with what your own schools recommend and do things the way you 
did at school for the comfort of the dog as it eases into your environment 
and life.  This is very important and yes, it is mainly for the dog's 
comfort.

Happy New Year everyone!

Lyn and Landon
"Education creates tolerance towards diversity."
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Criminal Justice Major" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Coming home


> Hi, Eve,
> When I have gotten  my guides, they've remained on tie down or leash in 
> the beginning.
> Some schools may have a tie-down/leash restriction for a couple of weeks 
> while others extend it to six weeks or maybe longer.
> Reason why it's good to stick with the recommendations is so handler knows 
> where dog is at all times and the basic training can continue from what 
> was started at school.
> I don't know about other handlers on what they do, but for me personally, 
> it was best I stayed with the recommendations after I returned home.
> Bibi
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