[nagdu] micromanaging your dog

[Shannon Dyer]

I agree with this. I trust my dog to behave in my home, and in the homes of people we visit regularly. However, when we're in strange places, I tend to be much more observant. Honestly, I doubt she would do anything bad, but, as Julie stated in an earlier post, we, as guide dog handlers, are under a certain amount of pressure.

When I get my next dog, I imagine I'll do quite a bit of micromanaging. At least, I will until I trust the dog to behave as it should.

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On Mar 4, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Larry D. Keeler wrote:

> Exactly what are you asking?  If its micromanaging your guide, I don't usually do that.  Although while traveling or staying elsethere, I sort of do.  At home, I let her do most anything.  Out in public, as long as she is doing her job, there's no issue.  At other folks houses, hotels or on public transportation, sometimes its necessary.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 11:08 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] micromanaging your dog
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>> II recently had a visit by the trainer who trained my guide, as this was
>> technically a follow-up and to also help us work through a little issue.
>> One of her comments was that she referred to us as an awesome team, and that
>> we complement each other perfectly.  Part of this she remarked, was that I
>> don't *micro-manage* my guide.  I am just curious as to what your thoughts
>> are on this subject, if there is a time and place for it, if this can hurt,
>> help or otherwise.
>> 
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>> Thanks,
>> 
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>> 
>> Steve
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