[nagdu] How often does a dog have to work?

[Larry D Keeler]

It probably depends on the dog and the handler. I would guess that a couple 
of times a week should be good. I would think that if you don't work your 
dog regularily, you ojr the dog might forget the finer points. They 
certainly like to work with us and go where we go. I usually work Holly most 
days at least a little. But, sometimes she stays home for some reason. 
Usually, weather related but, sometimes, I just want to take a short walk 
without her. I would deffintely work your dog at least once a week and 
probably more often.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lisa via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 2:40 PM
Subject: [nagdu] How often does a dog have to work?


> Hey everyone!
>
> I would like to hear your opinion on the following question.
>
> How often does a guide dog have to work?
>
> By now, I've heard so many different things. Some say a dog has to be 
> working every day or otherwise it would get frustrated, bored, angry, 
> depressive... And others say it's completely fine to work the dog as often 
> as you need to and in the mean time let it just be a happy dog, with play 
> time and paying attention to it of course.
> I've also heard that there are dogs who really demand to get out and work 
> and others who are fine with one or two lazy days in between.
> So, what do you think? Does it depend on how energetic and active the dog 
> is? What if I twisted my ankle and would want to cure it for five days or 
> so? Would it be okay to neglect guide work then?
> Just curious.
>
> best
> Lisa
>
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