[NAGDU] picking up after dog

[S L Johnson]

Hi,

It has been my experience that the dogs are not used to being touched until 
we get them.  By then, it is too late, They have already formed their 
particular behaviors when relieving themselves and it is hard to get them 
used to something else.  It would help if the puppy raisers started them out 
at a young age by walking toward them and being touched while relieving and 
instructing the puppy to stay in one spot.  I've had many dogs in my forty 
years of guide dog use that move around while relieving which results in you 
having to look for two or three piles.  This makes picking up much more 
difficult or impossible.

Sandra

-----Original Message----- 
From: Deanna Lewis via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 10:14 AM
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] picking up after dog

Hi Caitlyn,
I always assumed that the dogs got used to being touched while relieving 
when they were puppies. But, I recently found out that the puppy raisers are 
discouraged from touching them while they relieve. I am not sure if that was 
a recent change, or if it's always been that way. Personally, I think it 
would be good to get them accustomed to this when they are young, because my 
boy didn't like it all when I first started it. But, he is a lot better now 
with being touched.
Deanna and Mambo

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness 
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Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 9:47 AM
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Cc: Caitlyn Furness
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] picking up after dog

Oh, also, I use a short leash while releiving the dog.  this makes it easy 
to get your hand up near the collar quickly.

I donâ?Tt think they get the dogs used to being touched or approached 
whilest releiving at Pilot.  Mark had a time at first with Jordan, but now 
sheâ?Ts fine with both being touched gentley on her back while she goes as 
well as Mark walking toward her afterwards.  Just takes time and patience.

Itâ?Ts not easy for any of us to pick up in the snow!!

Cait

> On Jan 7, 2016, at 2:31 PM, d m gina via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> How did you learn how to walk up to the dog. Even sliding feet.
> Sure would save on bags when she uses lots of them during the day.
>
> Original message:
>> Hi Dar.
>> Ben used to move while relieving.  The solution was to hold the leash
>> pretty close to his collar, so, even if he moved, he couldn't move
>> far.  Pretty soon, he stopped moving.
>> Good luck.  Picking up in snow is a pain.
>> Tracy
>
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2016 1:57 PM
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>> Subject: [NAGDU] picking up after dog
>
>> Folks when you are brainless as I are smile, I forget to take off the
>> toileting harness.
>> The other dogs this didn't matter, to her it does.
>> She chewed up this one so bad I finally threw it away.
>> When I try to follow leash down telling her to stay, she will move.
>> If you have tricks of the trade or trade the trick that woud be kind.
>> In the winter with snow I will keep her using the harness.
>> Safer for me.
>> She not only goes inside the bag but on the outside as well.
>> Ugg not nice at all.
>> Just wanted to know how you do it.
>> Thanks,
>
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