[NAGDU] Lab/Golden crosses..

[Cindy Ray]

I think that Goldens and Labs are very similar in  disposition. They can be silly, maybe more the  goldens, but they are very serious about  their work.
Cindy Lou Ray
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> On Nov 30, 2023, at 9:38 PM, Josh via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good point. This will help me when I buy and start training my miniature
> horse as a guide horse.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joy Relton via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 18:51
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
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> Cc: Joy Relton <joy.relton at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Lab/Golden crosses..
> 
> Hi Madison,
> 
> I have a lab/golden cross. She is cute, bubbly and very much like a puppy
> off duty. Her work is good. When I keep her attention on what we are doing
> rather than the cute dog going by, and give her a little encouragement she
> is excellent. BTW, that is pretty much the description I would give for all
> of my other six dogs which included two goldens, one yellow lab and three
> black labs. In short, for me, there are "tendencies" attributed to the
> various breeds but I believe that it was more to do with their personality
> and their up bringing. Mostly, they all deserve the utmost respect and love
> and I do my best to do that. That's true even when I call them a Bumb or a
> Bratt if they persist in something that they know they shouldn't this is in
> a voice sounding just like "what a good girl". This is better for the public
> and provides a better result. I learned this watching my dad who worked with
> horses. I once said to him that it was a good thing that the horse couldn't
> understand what he was saying to them. He told me that it is the tone of the
> voice that keeps their attention on you and helps them relax and focus on
> what you need them to do. 
> 
> Happy travels with happy tails!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Madison Martin via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 3:29 PM
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> Cc: Madison Martin <madison.martin2000 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Lab/Golden crosses..
> 
> Hi all,
> I know that each dog is an individual but since it seems like lots of
> schools use them for those of you have/have had experience with them what
> are their temperaments like? Just curious that's all; thanks for any insight
> that anyone can provide me!
> Madison
> 
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