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

[Danielle Burton]

Yes, I find that that is in most cases true Nicole. I thinthe dogs sense when we are tired and it effects them. 

Danielle and Willa 


> On Nov 9, 2014, at 7:22 PM, Nicole Torcolini <ntorcolini at wavecable.com> wrote:
> 
> Danielle, that is perfectly fine; this is one of those things for which
> there is there is not just one right answer. College campuses can definitely
> be stressful for humans and service dogs alike independent of each other,
> and then add to that the fact that our dogs can usually tell when we are
> stressed, and they get stressed...
> 
> Nicole
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Burton
> via nagdu
> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 3:49 PM
> To: Lisa; NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] How often does a dog have to work?
> 
> Dogs may not view work the same way as we do but I have noticed that Willa
> does get cranky and difficult when she gets cranky and tired after a very
> unsually long day. And to be honest although she may not need the day off I
> do. Lol. I'm in college so she gets worked 2 to 3 times a day 5 days a week.
> If not more. So I need a day off myself and I know she has to because she is
> more refreed after a day or 2 of rest. 
> 
> Danielle and Willa 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 8, 2014, at 2:40 PM, Lisa via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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