[nagdu] Shannon, male dog

[barbandzoe at comcast.net]

Hi, 

I have read a couple of these e mails. I was wondering, does it make a difference if the dog is male or female.  For a good guide dog.  I know that police like male dogs because they are more independent and females want to be by the officer and protect him. 


  

Barb 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Larry D. Keeler" <lkeeler at comcast.net> 
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:52:37 AM 
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shannon, male dog 

Well, that's great! I've never had issues with male or female dogs. My 
little Pez is a little old dog and is really sweet. But, Holly is the 
service dog and she is sweet as well. 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shannon Dyer" <solsticesinger at gmail.com> 
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:50 AM 
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shannon, male dog 


> Actually, there wasn't a moment when I knew Acelet and I would make it. It 
> was a very slow process. As I look back on it, I can't really give you a 
> defining moment. Strange, I know. 
> 
> BTW, what kind of dog did you end up getting? If you don't want to share 
> that information, I understand. Also, how did you like GDF training? 
> 
> Shannon and the Acelet 
> On Nov 13, 2013, at 6:16 AM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> 
> wrote: 
> 
>> shannon, 
>> even though I have never had a male dog, it pleases me to hear that the 
>> partnership is working out thus far, despite some bumps in the road. When 
>> did you know, that you and Ace would become a good team? was there that 
>> AHH HA moment? Just curious..I have been with my pup for a little over a 
>> year now. 
>> 
>> Marsha drenth 
>> Sent with my IPhone 
>> 
>>> On Nov 12, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Shannon Dyer <solsticesinger at gmail.com> 
>>> wrote: 
>>> 
>>> Hi, Tracy. 
>>> 
>>> I was really, really concerned when I learned I was getting a male dog. 
>>> I had had a lot of hegative experiences with males who were pets, and I 
>>> was terrified. 
>>> 
>>> I've had the Acelet for about sixteen months now. He's different from my 
>>> other two dogs, but I'm not sure if the differences have to do with 
>>> gender or with personality. Every dog is different, after all. 
>>> 
>>> We've finally become a good working time. We had issues in the 
>>> beginning, and there were times when I considered sending him back. At 
>>> one point, he seemed way too stressed out by the idea of working. He 
>>> would stop in the middle of the street, and have to be coaxed to keep 
>>> going. 
>>> 
>>> However, as his confidence grew, and I was able to let go of a lot of my 
>>> fears concerning male dogs, his worked improved drastically. He takes a 
>>> lot of initiative now, which is awesome. 
>>> 
>>> So, I'm not sure I would want another male. My preference is still 
>>> females, but I've learned a lot in the time I've had Acelet. He's an 
>>> awesome little boy, and I'm glad I took the chance to work with him. 
>>> 
>>> Shannon and the Acelet 
>>>> On Nov 12, 2013, at 7:45 AM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> 
>>>> wrote: 
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Shannon. 
>>>> I know you were very concerned when you learned you were getting a male 
>>>> dog. Now you've had your Acelet for a while, I am very curious to know 
>>>> how you are feeling about male dogs.  Do you think there are 
>>>> differences?  I'd be real interested to hear your perspective. 
>>>> 
>>>> I've had 3 males and 3 females.  I think there are differences, besides 
>>>> the obvious physical ones, but I'm not sure I could express what they 
>>>> are. It's possible they're all in my imagination. 
>>>> Tracy 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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