(VICT) Re: questions from a friend about her guide dog
- From: "DIANNE B. PHELPS AND PRIMROSE" <d.bphelps@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:51:33 -0800
Mona,
I totally understand that feeling. I feel so terribly guilty because my
current working guide, Hibiscus, is such a little sweet-heart to work with.
Primrose, even at her very best, was difficult for me to work. I did it, and
I am glad I did it and stuck with her, but I am totally relieved. In fact, I
am enjoying Primrose far more as my retired guide and pet than when the poor
little thing was really working for me. Please don't misunderstand me.
Primmy learned to behave and did what I really needed her to do, but I
always had to be ready to catch her and it was absolutely exhausting right
up to the very last day. Of course, I need to concentrate with Hibiscus, but
gentle reminders are so much easier to give than being ready to stop
straying and not staying focused. Primmy was just far too much dog for me,
and Hibiscus is more my equal. Having said that, please know that Primrose
is very much loved and definitely spoiled in her retirement. I could never
do less than treat my dogs lovingly. Primmy did pull me through lots, and I
will forever be grateful. It is just that life is much easier now.
Dianne, Hibiscus, and Primrose
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mona Ramouni" <mramouni@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:22 AM
Subject: (VICT) Re: questions from a friend about her guide dog
> Thanks so much.
> Yes, I think the best thing to do is give it time. Unfortunately, she's
> only
> got a few weeks until the school will call her back to let her know when
> to
> come in for a new dog, and she's told me that she just wants a dog she
> doesn't have to fight with.
> Take care.
> Mona
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Infinitepaws@xxxxxxx>
> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 12:58 AM
> Subject: (VICT) Re: questions from a friend about her guide dog
>
>
>> In a message dated 12/12/2008 6:23:08 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> mramouni@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>> I'd be grateful. When she sees so many other people trying this kind of
>> training, she might try harder.
>> Take care.
>>
>>
>>
>> The major training programs are devoting lots of resources to this with
>> great results.. give it time, She sounds like her dog cpold really
>> benefit.
>>
>> Sandy
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