[nagdu] Arbitrary restrictions on playing with future guide dogs

[Raven Tolliver]

But I could use the same argument for my guide dog who has a dog
distraction. Would it make sense to say that his dog distraction comes
from being around other dogs? When they're born, they're around other
dogs for 7 to 12 weeks, depending on when the puppy is returned to the
school and given to a raiser. After that, they are around other dogs
for training classes, playdates, etc.

I'm not sure if dogs' different obsessions and distractions stem from
games and toys they've been exposed to. Every dog has different levels
and types of instinct in them, and different dogs prefer some games
and toys over others. I guess I haven't found any factors yet that
bring me to the conclusion that this is in fact a result of games
played during puppyhood, as opposed to something that simply varies
from dog to dog and is a part of individual personalities.

Also, if a person doesn't play fetch or tug with their dog, how else
do they play together? Dogs typically like to play chase as well, but
I don't think people are playing that game with their dogs every time
they play together. I'm asking sincerely. I admit I am far more
familiar with pet dog training than service dog training.
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Raven
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You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
have or what you do.

Naturally-reared guide dogs
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On 8/11/15, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
i am just getting her to play ball.  she is 6 years old and, it is
very obvious that she was not taught how to play ball, which is just
fine with me.  we can walk past any park with no problems.
> i think it does depend on the dog but, why create a potential problem for a dog that would do fine without becoming obsessed.
>
> Vivianna
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