[nagdu] to Sarah on dog behavior

Wed Oct 3 00:26:20 UTC 2012

 hey sara, i hope class.  i'm glad that he's getting better.
 in class.
 keep on working with him.

On Oct 2, 2012, at 3:04 PM, Debbie Cole wrote:

> Good boy Wiz!   It was hard for me and still is to correct Lone but it
> pays off in the long run.
> 
> On 10/2/12, Sarah <coastergirl92 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> He's getting better because I corrcted him severely and he hasn't
>> growled since.  After a good leash corrction, he's been good.
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Vanessa Lowery" <vlowery at dhr.state.md.us
>> To: "the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing
>> List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:02:20 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] to  Sarah  on dog behavior
>> 
>> Good, Sarah.  Glad you are discussing the growling wiht the
>> instructors.  That shows that you are concerned about a behavior
>> that you don't want to get out of hand.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Vanessa Lowery, LGSW
>> Adult and Community Services Division
>> Adult Services Screening Unit
>> 410-853-3550
>> VLowery at dhr.state.md.us
>> 
>> 
>> Sarah <coastergirl92 at gmail.com> 10/1/2012 10:27 PM
>> Thanks Tina, I .  definetely talk to the trainers.
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tina Thomas" <judotina48kg at gmail.com
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog
>> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 10:03:39 -0700
>> 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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