[nagdu] LYN's post on Dog socializing

[Larry D. Keeler]

Debbie, I mostly aggree.  however, I usually don't let Holly socialize while 
working.  Sometimes I will provided that I'm not in a hurry, the place 
allows dogs in who don't necessarily work and the other owner doesn't mind. 
When just on leash, Holly can do this if the other owner is willing and of 
course, if the other dog is willing.  Holly is always up for a good sniff 
and roll with another dog.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Cole" <debbieanne1124 at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 6:17 PM
Subject: [nagdu] LYN's post on Dog socializing


>I wanted to comment at the time but lost track of my time.  LOL  Lyns
> post a few days ago on guide Dogs socializing hit it right on the
> head.  I agree wholeheartedly with him.  I do ahve blind friends that
> my guide Leone and I get on great with and i let her loose and they do
> their thing and run and play and fetch balls and toys and pant and
> drool and sleep it off and then go at it again.  Leone is cooped up in
> the house an only do family and if she were totally alone and never
> was around other dogs the distractions would be crazy on the street
> when we are working.  the Guide dog should smell and hug with other
> dogs now and again.  this is my belief.
>
> I can understand many don't want their dogs to catch fleas and worms
> from other dogs as well as diseases but msot guide dogs are well
> maintained and taken care of.  At least I can speak for my own.
>
> -- 
> warmly,
>
> Debbie Cole
>
> debbieanne1124 at gmail.com
>
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