[nagdu] identification of service dogs

[Larry D Keeler]

I've only used tthat leash method when I've foolishlly filled my hands too 
full or when I take her out to relieve.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Danielle Sykora via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] identification of service dogs


> On 11/10/14, Danielle Burton <danielleburton94 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Danielle, how does the 2 differ besides the fact that you are holding a
>> leash instead of a harness handle? I've never done this but I have 
>> noticed
>> that Willa does try to do this sometimes.
>>
>> Danielle and Willa
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 10, 2014, at 8:02 AM, Danielle Sykora via nagdu 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Vivianna,
>>>
>>> Service dogs are not required to wear harnesses or any other type of
>>> gear. It is the training, not the gear, that designates a service dog.
>>> My dog is trained to guide both on leash and in harness.
>>>
>>> Danielle and Thai
>>>
>>>> On 11/10/14, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Is it not only recommended but also part of the law that our dogs must
>>>> be
>>>> wearing a harness to designate them as guide dogs?
>>>> I mean, if you are just leading the dog around on the leash, allowing 
>>>> it
>>>> to
>>>> sniff around etc then, it is not acting as a guide.
>>>> I urge folks to, please, for the rest of us out here using guides, keep
>>>> your
>>>> harness on.
>>>> JMHO
>>>>
>>>> Vivianna
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 10, 2014, at 5:43 AM, Danielle Burton via nagdu
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> No, Guiding Eyes doesn't teach leash guiding. I am kind of curious on
>>>>> how
>>>>> you teach dog to do that od they pick up on it?
>>>>>
>>>>> 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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> Leash-guiding and guiding in harness are essentially the same thing. I
> use the same commands and my dog treats obstacles the same way. My dog
> was never taught a formal heel so he always pulls on the leash and
> guides.
>
> Danielle and Thai
>
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