[NAGDU] Food Question

[Becky Frankeberger]

You could also tell them of the month long training. And ask if they trained
with her or you. That you were given ownership, yes you Christina were given
ownership. Ask if they were there and given ownership. Tell them you had
very specific instructions how to care best for a highly educated and
trained guide dog. Were they given all this detailed instructions. So,
please let me take care of my own property as you were instructed. You need
her to behave a certain way around food, for example, and they are not being
helpful to maintain this high training level.

Stand up Christina with your head held high.

Warmly,
Becky and Jake  

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Subject: [NAGDU] Food Question

Hi,
Merry Christmas all!!
I am wondering if I can receive advice about how to approach my family in
regards to how much food I feed my dog.
As I groom her, I check her eyes and ribs as taught at TSE.  I changed her
food to Orijen about half a year after leaving class because the food seemed
better quality so she would get more nutrients without needing as much food.
Currently, her coat is not greasy as the food she was on at TSE made it, I
can feel her ribs but she is not skin and bones, she is as energetic as
always and her working ability is wonderful.
I guess, I am wondering how to confront them without being rude?
She is my guide after all and I am with her daily away at school and here so
I monitor her all ofthe time.  They say they can not see her ribs but that
she is too lean.
Another thing, they keep wanting to give her treats, I am not a huge treat
person.  I praise her when she does well and let her play with her toys when
she is not working.  I will give her ice as a treat every now and then and
she loves it.  I do not believe treats are necessary.  I would use some
kibble if working with her and the clicker but other than that what I do
with her is working so why change it?
I currently feed her a cup of Orijen in the morning and a half cup at night
if that helps.
--Christina

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