[nagdu] Mentoring during convention

[Sheila Leigland]

I agree with you tracy. Each dog is different and each handler knows 
their dog and what works best in handling. Wanting to know if I need 
help is one thing but insisting on giving help or advice is quite another.
On 7/14/2013 8:44 AM, Tracy Carcione wrote:
> I think having mentors during convention is a good idea, but it would 
> have to be done thoughtfully.  As someone said, speaking of her 
> convention experience, there are people who think they know everything 
> there is to know about guide dogs, and are more than willing to share 
> their opinion with someone they perceive as knowing less, and that can 
> be obnoxious.
> If my dog is acting up, and I'm trying to get him back under control, 
> and someone starts giving me unsolicited advice, which I probably 
> already know, well, I'd like to give that person a good, sharp leash 
> correction, too.
> Tracy
>
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