[NAGDU] Leader and Leash Guiding

[Lisie Foster]

Hello from me and my Golden boy!  

I have a question about Leader Dogs and other schools who don't teach leash guiding (which I believe is every school except GDF).

I read recently that Leader used to train their dogs to do some minimal leash guiding back in the late 70's or early 80's. I believe what I read said that their dogs were always taught to maintain a forward position, even on leash.

Does Leader still teach their dogs to heel that way? Is that true that they used to do so? And, are there any schools that used to teach dogs to leash guide but no longer do? If so, why did they stop?

Thank you! I'm really interested in this topic!

Lisie and Finn

lisiefoster at yahoo.com
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