[nagdu] Shannon, male dog

[Marsha Drenth]

Darla,
I wasn't expecting that Shannon was going to have that Ah Ha moment. I was wondering if she had, but since she didn't that is okay. I haven't with this dog, but I am interested to hear who does and who does not. It was a curious question. 


Marsha drenth  
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> On Nov 13, 2013, at 11:33 AM, "Darla Rogers" <djrogers0628 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Marsha,
>    Huck is my first male, and I, like Shannon, don't have that ah-ha
> moment, but I do know, after this pretty short period of time, I wouldn't
> trade him for   anything; his main mission in life is to please me and to
> get my approval.  Any problems shouldn't be to awful to work out because he
> is so bonde3d to me.
> Darla & Hugable Huck
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marsha Drenth
> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 5:16 AM
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shannon, male dog
> 
> shannon, 
> even though I have never had a male dog, it pleases me to hear that the
> partnership is working out thus far, despite some bumps in the road. When
> did you know, that you and Ace would become a good team? was there that AHH
> HA moment? Just curious..I have been with my pup for a little over a year
> now. 
> 
> Marsha drenth  
> Sent with my IPhone 
> 
>> On Nov 12, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Shannon Dyer <solsticesinger at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi, Tracy.
>> 
>> I was really, really concerned when I learned I was getting a male dog. I
> had had a lot of hegative experiences with males who were pets, and I was
> terrified.
>> 
>> I've had the Acelet for about sixteen months now. He's different from my
> other two dogs, but I'm not sure if the differences have to do with gender
> or with personality. Every dog is different, after all.
>> 
>> We've finally become a good working time. We had issues in the beginning,
> and there were times when I considered sending him back. At one point, he
> seemed way too stressed out by the idea of working. He would stop in the
> middle of the street, and have to be coaxed to keep going.
>> 
>> However, as his confidence grew, and I was able to let go of a lot of my
> fears concerning male dogs, his worked improved drastically. He takes a lot
> of initiative now, which is awesome.
>> 
>> So, I'm not sure I would want another male. My preference is still
> females, but I've learned a lot in the time I've had Acelet. He's an awesome
> little boy, and I'm glad I took the chance to work with him.
>> 
>> Shannon and the Acelet
>>> On Nov 12, 2013, at 7:45 AM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Shannon.
>>> I know you were very concerned when you learned you were getting a male
> dog. Now you've had your Acelet for a while, I am very curious to know how
> you are feeling about male dogs.  Do you think there are differences?  I'd
> be real interested to hear your perspective.
>>> 
>>> I've had 3 males and 3 females.  I think there are differences, besides
> the obvious physical ones, but I'm not sure I could express what they are.
> It's possible they're all in my imagination.
>>> Tracy
>>> 
>>> 
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