[nagdu] Do's and Don't's

[The Pawpower Pack]

Rebecca,

I don't think there are global "rules" about what you can or can't do  
with your dog.  Perhaps the programs have "rules" while you are in  
residence at their facility but once you get home, any "rules" you  
make are your own.

My dogs sleep on the bed all of the time.  They sleep on the couch.   
When we're out, and if I'm not doing anything, and someone asks  
politely, I let them pet my dog.

Now that I have said that, I need to say that none of these things  
have a negative impact on her work.  If they did, I wouldn't do them.
I think first time handlers, or even an experienced handler with a new  
dog may try things and not realize that it may have a negative impact  
on the dog's work due to the dog's personality or other factors.  It  
is hard to undo training-- I know because I've made more than  my  
share of mistakes.
I don't think people deliberately set out to cause problems with their  
dog's training, and they'll learn from their mistakes.

Rox and the Kitchen Bitches:
Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide dog, CGC.
"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy  
in the world." --Helen Keller
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