[nagdu] Shannon, male dog

[minh ha]

I really don't think that's the right question to ask. Dogs are like
humans; each one have strengths and weaknesses and personality quirks
that are unique to them. I have seen both male and female dogs work
and I don't think one is better than the other. It just depends on
what you are looking for in a dog. My girl is extremely energetic and
independent, but there are male dogs that are also energetic and
independent. My boyfriend's guide is a male and he is the mellowest
and most wanting to please dog you will ever meet. So it really just
depends.


On 11/13/13, barbandzoe at comcast.net <barbandzoe at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> 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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