[NAGDU] Just out of curiosity

[Monse]

Hi.
I think the more interaction a dog has with its pairs , the better it knows
how to get along with them. I've seen that sometimes the stressful
environment is caused by the owners. Once at the dog park a standard
schnauzer and my dog were playing together: the lab  made a sound similar to
growling, as he tends to vocalize a bit when he's excited, then the owner
immediately took her dog away from  mine.
I also want my dog to be happy and for me this is a way to thank him for his
wonderful help.
Yes, circumstances are different, as well as owners and dogs, so everyone
has the choice to do what best fits their particular needs.

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De: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] En nombre de GARY STEEVES via
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Enviado el: domingo, 22 de julio de 2018 03:40 p. m.
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CC: GARY STEEVES <rainshadowmusic at shaw.ca>
Asunto: Re: [NAGDU] Just out of curiosity

Hello:This is always an interesting discussion.  At my school they told us
poodle handlers that we had to make sure we ran our dogs at least once a
week. backyards don't do it.  I hear what people are saying about what can
go wrong at dog parks.  I usually go to a new dog park with a sighted person
a few times to get the general idea of the types of owners/dogs that go
there.  For me, I know there are risks but I've decided that I want to be
sure my dog is happy. This involves working, being with me, playing with
toys in the house and running free off leash.  My favourite thing is when we
go hiking and he can be off leash.  I am continuously working on hisrecall
so it is great.  Yes, my last dog weas bitten a couple of times, not thathe
he noticed that much, but most of the time he certainly had a good time. My
new dog seems even better at engaging dogs in play and just staying away
from troubled dogs.The key thing is that no one should do anything they
aren't comfortable wit  h. think of the pros / cons for you and your dog.
Gary----- Original Message -----From: Lisa Belville via NAGDU
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>To: Elizabeth Campbell via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>Cc:
Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>Sent: Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:56:31
-0600 (MDT)Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Just out of curiosityHi, all.I don't
remember the exact advice they gave us at GDA when I got Paige, but I'm with
those of you who stay away from dog parks. It's bad enough when a supposedly
trained and leashed dog is running wild while its clueless owner does
nothing.  Put same dog and clueless owner in a situation where the dog has
no leash and it's a recipe for disaster, IMO.  The average dog user and
those of us with working dogs have completely opposite interpretations of
play.  <sigh>  Also, I wouldn't want to put any Guide Dog in a situation
where they felt threatened,  either in or out of harness.Having said that, I
let Paige play with my sister's adopted Boxer Mastiff Mix.  yes, 
 he's huge. . . Think show quality Boxer body with a Mastiff Head
photoshopped on the neck.  LOL   but like most big dogs he has no clue he's
supposed to be threatening. He's very well mannered and obedient, and he and
Paige usually have a few minutes of vigorous sniffing, nipping, and play
bowing when they first meet, then they settle down and will occasionally
groom each other during their remaining time together.We let them meet each
other under very controlled circumstances for the first few times before we
felt comfortable letting them be off leash with each other.I've found that
Paige isn't as excited by other dogs if she has a chance to socialize
occasionally with a doggie friend.  My previous dog was very dog driven, so
having a dog who can work past a loose dog or a yappy fenced in dog without
ripping my arm off to say hello is wonderful.Lisa And PaigeLisa
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