[nagdu] to Sarah on dog behavior

rhonda cruz rhondaprincess at gmail.com
Mon Oct 1 21:57:39 UTC 2012


hi dinna, and others.  may is a vary shy dog.
 but i think she is a good worker.
 i wish you a lot of luck sara.

On Oct 1, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Deanna Lewis wrote:

> Hello all,
> I hope that this issue can be corrected. A friend of mine was recently
> matched with a dog that has growling and barking issues. The dog would growl
> and let out one bark when someone accidentally bumped into her. She also
> would be very alert and constantly look around while in harness, she would
> not spread out and sleep, like many of the other dogs in the class.  The
> trainers noticed this behavior, and the dog was career changed, her puppy
> raisers took her back. It was really hard on my friend to have to have a dog
> switch, but it worked out for the better, since her dog was just too
> stressed out by working. I am not sure if this is the same issue with
> Wizzard, it just sounds like he is territorial and weary of new people. But,
> this is a trait that guide/service dogs should not have. Wishing you the
> best!
> Hope this helps.
> Deanna and Pascal
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Tina Thomas
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 1:04 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] to Sarah on dog behavior
> 
> Hello Sarah-
> I am happy that you are enjoying your new dog. As for the growling, could it
> be that the dog was being territorial because  he didn't  recognize the
> people who were  coming in to what he considers to be his house and not
> growling specifically at your mom and uncle? Some dogs do tend to growl and
> bark when they see a person who they don't recognize come in to what has
> been their home for many months and it has nothing to do with protecting a
> specific person. I hope that you shared this behavior with your trainers
> because it needs to be dealt with before you go home with your dog. Also,
> you have expressed interest in wanting to become a Braille teacher and
> working at JBA in Los Angeles. JBA is a blind adjustment program where some
> of the students and staff have guide dogs as well as there is also a program
> for children who have severe to profound disabilities on the same campus.
> Therefore your dog has to be under control. I am not trying to be mean or
> chastise you, I'm being very honest  with you on this issue with your dog. I
> want you to be successful with your new partnership and if your dog is
> growling at people you won't be. So please, please discuss this issue with
> your instructors and allow them to assist you with correcting this behavior.
> 
> Good luck. 
> Tina                 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Sarah
> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 8:59 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Sarah?
> 
> He growled at my uncle and my mom when they came too close to me.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org Date sent: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 22:52:11 -0500
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Sarah?
> 
> What do you mean Wizzard protects you from people?
> Cindy
> 
> On Sep 30, 2012, at 10:36 PM, Sarah wrote:
> 
> He's a black Labrador named Wizzard! We are already bonding and he's
> already tried protecting me from people twice! He is an amazing guide and
> very cautious.  I don't think Jenny Baker likes me very much but I dont know
> why she has a problem with me.  I like Ty-Ann a bot she is so cool!
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Debbie Cole <debbieanne1124 at gmail.com
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:32:17 -0700
> Subject: [nagdu] Sarah?
> 
> I believe Tuesday you were matched with your lovely dog.  I won't say  what
> the breed is but i did see pictures on Facebook of all the  students  and
> the moment they were introduced to their beloeved  workers.  I know 2 of the
> students that are in class with you.
> Everyone seemed so ahppy about their match.  How is it going?  
> Tell us
> about your dog.
> 
> Best wishes to you
> 
> --
> warmly,
> 
> Debbie Cole
> 
> debbieanne1124 at gmail.com
> 
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