[nagdu] Going Home with the Wrong Dog was Re: could have, would have, should have

[Larry D. Keeler]

I'd like to believe I could detect the mismatch with me early enough to 
change dogs.  But, sence Holly and I hit it right off, I have no experience 
there!
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From: "Criminal Justice Major" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Going Home with the Wrong Dog was Re: could have,would 
have, should have


> Hi, Sheila,
> I've seen it happen or have heard stories from those who have experienced 
> mismatches lots.
> When I went to my first school, I felt like they wouldn't listen to what I 
> had to say nor did I feel they were really supporting me either.
> I ended up with a dog who did have behavioral problems where he did relief 
> in harness on route and was informed it did happen during his training way 
> before I got him.
> Not a good thing.
> During my training with my second one but the first through Pilot, I had 
> some concerns then too and in order for me to get my point across, I had 
> to take it up with the student services director.
> She was willing to listen to me and she did address the trainer that 
> trained Freedom David Berry.
> Thankfully when it came to training with Odie, the instructor who prepared 
> him was a good listener and despite that I did have some disagreements 
> with him, he was a great trainer.
> *Smiles*
> Bibi
>
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