[nagdu] Never worked a male before

[melissa R green]

shanniest.
I think that it will work out.
Once you get on class and spend more time with him.  You will love him.
Sent you a private message.
Lol!
Have a blessed day.
Blessings,
Always,
Melissa and Pj
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shannon Dyer" <solsticesinger at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Never worked a male before


I'll definitely keep everyone posted on how things go.

Yes. I've met him. He's smaller than my current guide, and he really does 
seem very sweet. I think I'm just overly nervous, plus stressed at the 
thought of actually parting with Caroline. I hope to feel better once I'm 
actually on class.

Shannon
Shannon Dyer
Alumni Council Member,
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc
®  and
America's VetDogs®,  The Veteran's K-9 Corps Inc ®
Providing "Second Sight" ® since 1946
371 E. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
Office: 631-930-9000, Toll-free: 866-282-8047
solsticesinger at gmail.com
To make a donation that can change a life...contact the Guide Dog Foundation 
at
www.guidedog.org
or America's VetDogs the Veterans K-9 Corps at
www.vetdogs.org
Visit us on facebook at:
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On Jul 10, 2012, at 4:56 PM, Peggy wrote:

> But you've met this one right??  You know how big he is, right??  I think 
> I read that or was I dreaming, lol.  Was up early this morning and out of 
> coffee so my day's been messed up from the beginning so please correct me 
> if I'm wrong.  My male was an awsome dog, he bonded better with me than my 
> females have, he wasn't a big monster of a dog, weighed about 70 pounds, 
> he hardly ever marked and never, never in harness!!  Give him a chance, 
> I'm sure you'll find that it's not the dog, it’s the handler, and I'm sure 
> you'll also find that it's not the sex of the dog but the match ... 
> handler and dog working together that makes the difference.  Hopefully you 
> keep us updated and wishing you and the male pup who's saying *try me, try 
> me* all the luck in the world.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Dyer
> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 9:25 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Never worked a male before
>
> Hi, Peggy.
>
> I'm sure there are very nice male dogs out there. Unfortunately, I haven't 
> had the chance to meet them. the ones I've known have been incredibly 
> territorial and aggressive. Plus, many of them are bigger than I am. 
> (Smile) So, I'm just a little nervous. Male guide dogs are a bit of an 
> unknown quantity for me.
>
> Shannon
> Shannon Dyer
> Alumni Council Member,
> Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc
> ®  and
> America's VetDogs®,  The Veteran's K-9 Corps Inc ®
> Providing "Second Sight" ® since 1946
> 371 E. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
> Office: 631-930-9000, Toll-free: 866-282-8047
> solsticesinger at gmail.com
> To make a donation that can change a life...contact the Guide Dog 
> Foundation at
> www.guidedog.org
> or America's VetDogs the Veterans K-9 Corps at
> www.vetdogs.org
> Visit us on facebook at:
> www.facebook.com/GuideDogFoundation or www.facebook.com/AmericasVetDogs
>
> On Jul 10, 2012, at 7:58 AM, Peggy wrote:
>
>> Quite honestly, I don't think males are aggressive or jerks or anything 
>> you've stated.  *Male dogs!*  Lol!  I have worked three females and one 
>> male and I found my male to be more loving, bonded better, he was an 
>> awsome dog!! I had him the longest of all my dogs until he decided he 
>> just didn't want to work anymore.  Jmo and good luck in class with the 
>> new pup!
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Dyer
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 4:33 AM
>> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
>> Subject: [nagdu] Never worked a male before
>>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> As you know, I'll be attending the August class at GDF. I'll be matched 
>> with a male. I know this because I had asked for a female, so one of the 
>> trainers contacted me to see if I would be willing to work a male. After 
>> she described his personality to me, I decided to try it out. They 
>> brought him to meet me, since I only live like twenty minutes from the 
>> school. He's very sweet, much smaller than Caroline, and seems like a 
>> good worker.
>>
>> The idea of working a male just feels really foreign to me. All the male 
>> dogs I've ever known well have been jerks of one sort or another. I know 
>> he's neudered, and not aggressive, but I'm still a little apprehensive. 
>> Does anyone have any advice? If so, I'd love to hear it.
>>
>> Shannon
>> Shannon Dyer
>> Alumni Council Member,
>> Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc
>> ®  and
>> America's VetDogs®,  The Veteran's K-9 Corps Inc ®
>> Providing "Second Sight" ® since 1946
>> 371 E. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
>> Office: 631-930-9000, Toll-free: 866-282-8047
>> solsticesinger at gmail.com
>> To make a donation that can change a life...contact the Guide Dog 
>> Foundation at
>> www.guidedog.org
>> or America's VetDogs the Veterans K-9 Corps at
>> www.vetdogs.org
>> Visit us on facebook at:
>> www.facebook.com/GuideDogFoundation or www.facebook.com/AmericasVetDogs
>>
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