[nagdu] Lack of speed

[Stephanie]

Hi Jewel,
Gypsy does this some times. I tell her to hup up, or diddy up. I also  take the lead in my right hand, and walk at speed. Normally this gets her moving. When she does go, I praise her like mad. I also make sure not to let her slow down again if I can. Can you vary your routes? Gypsy some times gets bored and changing things up helps.
I hope you can sort something out.
Maybe take your dog for a check up too.
Steph

----- Original Message -----
From: Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 3:32 am
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Lack of speed

>
>
> Yes, of course I will. I just am not at the proper place to do that right now. I just need to vent my frustration and see you what people say.
> Jewel, who will call soon.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Nov 19, 2013, at 12:26 PM, "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com> wrote:
> > 
> > Jewel, 
> > 
> > Give us a call and we'll have someone talk this out with you. I know we've
> > been working with you but this sounds like it's not getting any better. 
> > 
> > Jenine Stanley
> > jeninems at wowway.com
> > http://www.twitter.com/jeninems
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:18 PM
> > To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
> > Subject: [nagdu] Lack of speed
> > 
> > I am getting very frustrated. My guide dog was slowing down to sniff
> > everything we have been doing the gentle leader for two weeks now, and she
> > still fights it so much I could walk faster if I stuck my hands in front of
> > me and walked like a zombie. I have given her several happy walks with it
> > on, lots of praise and some treats. But when the walk is to get somewhere,
> > she is constantly making me late. I am sitting at the bus stop, in fact,
> > because u couldn't get her to walk at a decent speed. I know she can go
> > faster because I have even power walked with her. I am missing too many
> > appointments because, though I give her extra time, she won't walk at her
> > normal speed, instead choosing to crawl along at the speed of a toddler.
> > What can I do to get her to speed up? I do hup hup. This is getting
> > ridiculous. 
> > Jewel 
> > 
> > 
> > reply://herekittykat2@gmail.com
> > 
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone
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