[NAGDU] Fell, again

[Caitlyn Furness]

Hi Tracey,
Hope the stuff you outlined works for you-it sounds promising!

And, for what it’s worth, it’s been my experience that if you let the dog slip by not enforcing the right side clearances, they can get sloppy real quick! I’ve done this myself, and for the last couple of dogs, I’ve been strict on this and it does help-a lot!
 hth, and good luck!

Cait

> On Jul 14, 2016, at 9:55 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I talked with a trainer yesterday.  I'm going to try the idea of
> occasionally stopping and checking where the edge is, and moving Krokus
> over, if necessary.  I'm also going to be more strict with him.  I have not
> made a fuss, if he brushes me against a bush, figuring people let them grow
> halfway across the sidewalk, but I'm not going to let it slide anymore and
> insist he stop or move over.  That should make him more aware of what's on
> my right.  I'll also work on getting him to focus sooner, if I can.  He
> tends to start out a bit poky and looking around, then sharpen up after a
> couple blocks when he gets into the groove.  I've been working on this
> forever, but I'll have to be firmer about it.  I'm not a drill sergeant by
> nature, but I think Krokus is a bit lazy, and only does what he's required
> to do, so may benefit from me being more demanding.
> 
> 
> 
> The school won't send anyone yet, which is OK by me.  I'll try the things
> I've outlined, and, if I don't feel I'm making progress, they'll send
> someone.
> 
> Tracy
> 
> 
> 
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