[nagdu] Julie why a boxer? was re: Boxer guides from Pilot

[rhonda cruz]

 hi that is great. the boxer. worked good together with your guide dog.


On Jul 11, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Chantel Cuddemi wrote:

> There was a boxer in my class and he was a good worker when I worked with
> him in pairs  with Motley
> 
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> hi julie,
> you've never been there.
> so. don't dis the school.
> like that.
> 
> just my feelings.
> 
> 
> On Jul 11, 2012, at 6:13 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
> 
>> From what Bebe says, I'd not be okay with Pilot taking a dog if they
> *suspect* abuse. Would sure hate to be the guy or gal that got a dog taken
> away based on somebody's suspicions.
>> And it sounds like Pilot will remove a dog during the first year if abuse
> is suspected, which begs the question of what they'd do after that first
> year. Is abuse somehow okay then? Are their processes different for handling
> suspected abuse after the first year, and why would this be?
>> Julie what is IGDF and what does a lack of accreditation mean?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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> Of Julie J.
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 9:26 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Julie why a boxer? was re: Boxer guides from Pilot
>> 
>> Okay, Monty is a Boxer and lab mix.  From everything I know and what
>> Boxer people tell me, Monty's personality is much more that of the
>> Boxer, except for his love of food.  I absolutely love the way Monty
>> works, his approach, his work ethic, his stubborness, his ability to
>> stick by his decisions no matter how dumb I am and his focus on one
>> person-me.
>> 
>> Maybe I'm trying to find his clone, but if these qualities are among all
>> Boxers, I want one. The sporting breeds are very sociable, happy to meet
>> people and make new friends.  I strongly prefer a more aloof dog.
>> Boxer's are in the working group and were bred to do work.  Their focus
>> is on the work.   I like that.  They also have a short coat that is
>> easier on my husband's allergies, especially when we have more than one
>> dog in the house.  Out of harness they are affectionate with the family,
>> playful and energetic.
>> 
>> My second choice for a guide dog would be a Doberman for many of these
>> same reasons.  Pilot is also the only place that currently has Dobermans.
>> 
>> I'll be honest and say that Pilot would not be my first choice except
>> for the fact that they have the two breeds I would consider.  I don't
>> like that they don't teach hand signals.  I think their way of having
>> students relieve their dogs is a bit odd.  They don't train traffic to
>> the same level as other schools.  They are not an accredited IGDF
>> program.   I'm unclear about their ownership policy.  The GDUI survey
>> states that they grant ownership, but it also says that they retain the
>> right to remove the dog for various reasons.
>> 
>> It's a lot to consider.
>> 
>> Julie
>> 
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