[nagdu] Leash guiding WAS: re3 ,Age of Qualifying Guide Dogs

[Deanna Lewis]

I'll be honest, my dog is a very good at leash guiding, even following all the rules like stopping to show me steps. I didn't teach this skill to him, it just comes naturally for him. I primarily will only let him leash guide around my office building or in my apartment building on the way out to relieve. When my Mom has taken him out or on walks in the past, he will also stop and show her curbs and steps. 
I would never be comfortable with my dog leash guiding me in a store or walking down the street, but for very familiar areas it has been beneficial.
I do have a question though... For the schools that do teach leash guiding, is there a certain way it should be done? Should the leash be held a certain way? Should the dog be in heel position, or a few feet in front of you? 
Deanna and Pascal 

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alyssa
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Leash guiding WAS: re3 ,Age of Qualifying Guide Dogs

Leash guiding means the dog is working as a guide even out of harness. I've secretly allowed my girl to do this as it has helped me in many situations. I generally only do this indoors and not around stairs as LDB didn't train the dogs for this skill.
Alyssa

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> On Feb 21, 2014, at 9:41 AM, Daryl Marie <crazymusician at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> I have never heard of the term "leash guiding".  Can someone tell me what this is, or what it entails?
> 
> Daryl and the sleeping Jenny
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> From: Alyssa <alyssahenson95 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:38:11 -0700 (MST)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] re3 ,Age of Qualifying Guide Dogs
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> I personally like the idea of leash guiding. In fact, when I was at LDB, Sophie girl did this often to keep me from hitting walls. LDB disapproved this method but I'm glad to see that doesn't apply to all the schools.
> Alyssa
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>> On Feb 21, 2014, at 8:09 AM, lizzy <lizzym0827 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Shannon,
>> It's funny that you say that about the maturity level of your dogs because I've heard a similar comment from another GDF handler.  She said that in general, GDF's dogs are a bit better when it comes to manners and behavior.  She seems to believe that it has to do with GDF teaching their dogs more commands than other schools, and also leash guiding.  Has anyone else heard or seen this?
>> Just curious,
>> Lizzy
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