[NAGDU] Those overly social dogs and their signs

Fri Mar 11 17:48:05 UTC 2016

Thai usually completely ignores random petters when he's working. He
usually just kind of stands there looking straight ahead like the
person doesn't exist. He's reacted to a few people who first engaged
me in conversation before making overly obnoxious petting attempts
complete with eye contact, getting down on the floor, and happy
voices. He asks for attention by sitting in front of you, so just
telling him to stand up or back away lets him know that I didn't
actually give him permission to interact. Occasionally he will quickly
turn his head, almost as if he is momentarily startled, if someone
sneak pets from behind (or that memorable time when someone pulled his
tail) without any warning that he hasn't seen, but that's
understandable for me anyway. He can be a little sniffy and wag a bit
when he sees one of his favorite people, but nothing crazy. Overall,
people aren't really a major distraction for him.
On the other hand, he considers everyone to be his potential new best
friend when he's not working. Particular favorites are greeted with
happy whining and circles of joy while holding a toy.

Bonnie also doesn't seem inclined to seek attention from people while
in jacket. She's even pretty good about ignoring sneak petting
considering she's not quite a year old. Out of jacket, she's friends
with anyone and everyone.

Danielle, Thai, and GDIT Bonnie--the Lab/Goldens

On 3/11/16, Buddy Brannan via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Then you haven't met Leno. While he isn't *exactly* aloof, he's certainly
> reserved, and he doesn't go nuts for attention either. He is, I admit,
> rather atypical in this regard.
>
> Hilda, on the other hand, is anything but aloof.
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>> On Mar 11, 2016, at 7:35 AM, Wayne And Harley via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> GSD's can be aloof.I've seen it. Althougj, I've never seem a Lab, or
>> Golden act aloof....
>>
>>
>> Yours, Very Sincerely And Respectfully,
>>
>> Wayne M. Scace
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Lisa Belville via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: 3/10/2016  12:27  (GMT-06:00)
>> To: national guide dog <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Those overly social dogs and their signs
>>
>> Hi, guys.
>>
>> I've never had an anti-social guide dog.  <grin.  I wish they could breed
>>
>> them because it really gets old dealing with people who think they're
>> entitled to their doggie fix.
>>
>> You really develop a thick skin after a bit.  Just saying no thanks in as
>>
>> polite of a voice as possible while moving on can stop the drive by
>> petting.
>> But yes, I've had to forcibly remove the occasional human hand and I've
>> even
>> given one person an accidental leash correction because I knew the dog was
>>
>> distracted, but didn't know hwy until I gave a correction and heard a
>> distinctly feminine human yelp.  Oooops.
>>
>> I've started training my dogs to not respond to most human distractions
>> without negative consequences for them whether it's just a firm no or, if
>> it
>> escalates, some obedience and lastly a leash correction.  So far Paige is
>>
>> farily distraction proof,though she does have her favorite bipeds she goes
>>
>> crazy for.
>>
>> I love the idea of the harness sign, but it really doesn't work and it
>> seems
>> to bring out the smarty pants factor.  I've heard "I know I'm not supposed
>>
>> to pet, but. . . . " rationalization even without a sign.  People just
>> don't
>> think the rules apply to them.  I think of my dog as an extension of my
>> body, i.e. my personal space.  I don't want someone touching me or my body
>>
>> without permission.
>>
>> My favorite potential sign would be something like WARNING Touching this
>> working dog may cause blindness.  I'd love to see the expression on their
>>
>> face as they pet and then realize what they're reading as they're petting.
>>
>> It would be priceless, I'm sure.
>>
>> Lisa
>>
>>
>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>
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>> everything else was Made in China.
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