[nagdu] Mambo update

[Danielle Antoine]

Awww DeAnna. Glad to hear of your progress with the Mardi Gras Mambo.
Some of the dog names from GDB are cool.

On 5/29/15, Nimer Jaber via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Mambo sounds like an awesome pup with a bit of fear.  Be gentle with him
> and he'll grow to love and respect you and to work well around areas
> that you're comfortable with as well.  Don't baby him, just be
> matter-of-fact and very giving in your praise of the behaviors that are
> pleasing to you...as well as very fair in your determination and
> progressions when giving corrections.  That's my unsolicited advice.
>
> Thanks for the update...I also hope you're doing well.  Feel free to
> contact me any time.
>
> On 5/29/2015 10:00, Deanna Lewis via nagdu wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I wanted to update you on Mambo's progress. As you may recall, he showed
>> fear of traffic and loud noises when he first came home. I do live on a
>> busy street, with narrow sidewalks and the traffic being right next to
>> you. I got some great advice from some lists I am on and from the trainers
>> at Guide Dogs for the Blind about some things to try, which seemed to help
>> immensely! With daily walks, he has really improved, but still startles at
>> times. Earlier this week, I had a follow-up visit from GDB. It had been
>> scheduled for a while, and I wanted to make sure that we were safe. On our
>> walk, Mambo did really well. He still did startle at some noises and
>> vehicles, but nothing like it was. The important thing is that he has a
>> quick recovery, he gets startled and then gets right back to work.
>> The trainer said that I am a really good handler and that she was very
>> impressed with our work. She says we look like we've been together a lot
>> longer than 2 months! I feel the same way, I am just so happy that he is
>> working out so well. He has a strong work ethic and loves his job. We
>> still have a few kinks to work out, but I am just so happy!
>> Deanna and Mambo
>>
>>
>>
>
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