[nagdu] My guy dog: introduction

[Larry D Keeler]

Sounds like4 quincy has a lot of energy!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deanna Lewis via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: <clarebearwest at gmail.com>; "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association 
of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] My guy dog: introduction


> Hi Clare,
> Congratulations on your completion of training with Quincy. Pascal loves 
> to chase his tail too, and when he catches it, he will continue to run 
> around in circles with it in his mouth, LOL.
> As for the pooping in harness, Pascal used to do that as well. Are you 
> giving him a chance to use the bathroom before you go on routes with him? 
> It's a good idea to give him about 10 minutes for this before each outing. 
> Some dogs also need to exercise a bit before they can poop. So, you may 
> want to play tug or other activities with him before you head out. With 
> Pascal I got to know his body language and knew the signs of him having to 
> go during a walk, so I would stop, remove his harness and let him do his 
> business on the grass. It takes time, practice, and patience, but 
> eventually you will get it worked out. Best of luck!
> Deanna and Pascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Clare Westlund 
> via nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8:52 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] My guy dog: introduction
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone hi everyone! I return home this past day. I spent the 
> last 3 1/2 weeks in Columbus Ohio at pilot dogs. I received a 75 pound 
> male golden retriever named Quincy! And I are doing wonderfully. He's good 
> work has been stellar except for the fact that he is unsure trashbags and 
> he loves to pick up leaves. To play with his bone and spin in circles and 
> chases tail! He is only 15 months old! He has a tendency to poop in 
> harness. I am trying to figure out why that is. Perhaps it is stress? I am 
> not sure. He only pooped in once while in training with me on the walk.
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