[nagdu] dog breeds?

[Lyn Gwizdak]

I've had shepherds and Labs and enjoy both breeds.  I would consult a dog 
breed book to give you the general deal on the breeds.

Shepherds are wonderful and loyal dogs who can be a challenge to work. 
Generally, they like to "push the envelope" and you have to be smarter than 
them and have the ability to anticipate what they may do.  You can't let 
your mind wander and become inattentive to them or they'll pull something on 
you just because they can! LOL!  Many tend to have a fairly strong pull and 
like to walk fast.  I say "many" because there are some very laid back 
shepherds who think they're Labs!

Labs are also a strong and sometimes strong willed dog.  Many are very 
mellow and take a "whatever you want, I'm fine with that" attitude.  Some 
are very active and bombastic and want to be EVERYONE'S friend.  There tend 
to be more of these or Lab/Golden retriever crosses because most people are 
able to handle this breed.  However, all dogs need a consistant, fair 
handler to enjoy working these breeds.

Occassionally, you might see other breeds used like Boxers and Dobies. 
Seeing Eye uses shepherds, Labs, Lab/Golden crosses, and some full Golden 
retrievers.

Go to TSE with an open mind and you'll learn to work with your new dog.  Put 
in the required work in beginning the bonding process and follow what the 
instructors say in how to handle YOUR dog - they most likely trained it and 
know that dog more than you at the point of your training.  It will take a 
six months to a year in finetuning your relationship with the dog when you 
get home.

HTH,

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Harrington" <charrington7 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 1:07 PM
Subject: [nagdu] dog breeds?


> Hi everyone.
> I have applied to get my first guide dog from the seeing eye, and I'm 
> wanting to go in to this with an open mind. I am dying to get a german 
> shepherd as a dog, however I don't want to be totally turned off to the 
> other breeds. Would you all mind giving me a break down on breeds by 
> chance? I'm sorry for the basic questions, and thank anyone who can help.
> Thanks,
> Chris Harrington
>
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