(VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack
- From: Sheila Styron <sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:37:10 -0500
Sandy, I consider myself a pretty trusting individual, but I completely
agree with your assertion that it is much easier to control oneself and
one's own dog than the public at large. In the guide dog world, there is
this big controversy over whether guide dogs should be petted in
harness. I believe the trend is moving more toward allowing petting with
west coast handlers and schools much less rigid on this point. The only
thing to do really is to ask the handler, as some of us do and some of
us don't. I have always allowed petting, believing that it's much easier
to accustom my dog to accepting attention gracefully than it would be to
train the entire world to not make eye contact with or wish to pet a
beautiful dog.
Sheila Styron, President
Guide Dog Users, Inc.
816-363-3172
sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Subject: (VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack
In a message dated 9/1/2007 9:07:30 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
scripto@xxxxxxx writes:
but in a
non-threatening way, would be to enlist them in helping you as an
"assistant trainer." It's worked miracles for me
Ok Debi, I met you and Peek and Harry at the PAWS seminar.. I loved ya
then
and do now.. BUT,, I think I would have to retrain myself and reshape
myself
to be able to do this. I dont trust people. Long story and reason why,
but
not needed here.Now that I have lost most of my vision, I trust less..
maybe
not the best thing. I am also fiercely independent. I would rather work
on
changing myself and my dog's behaviors, rather than trying to change the
worlds.
Dont get me wrong.. I LOVE the idea..I just don't know if I can get up
the
guts to ask.
Sandy Foushee
Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs
Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog
Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.-
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