Frenzy

Again, we worked on walking by our side and being attentive. When we slow down, he needs to notice and slow down to match our speed. On walks in the past, Buddy was always out in front of us, not pulling, just leading. We figured that that was good because a guide dog will be out in front of his partner, which is not true. The dog will be by his side guiding, not leading. They will become one.

We are also being more aggressive on calm greetings. Every day when I come home, Buddy runs to greet me and I make him sit before showing affection. Which is good. However, he is learning to expect affection when people enter the house or he meets them on the street. So we have started to ignore him, until we and he get settled.

Only showing affection when he is in a calm state. Very difficult for man and beast. The most difficult part is getting other people to understand this and cooperate. Most people greet dogs like a long lost friend - hugs and kisses. Dog in a freny being rewarded.


“The most important thing that we have to provide every day is that we are the pack leader, that we set the rules, the boundaries and the limitations, and then we love. Most of the people, they go to get a dog because they need somebody to love. So they are going after what they need, not what the dog needs. And that, to me, creates instability immediately, and the dog sees the human as a soft energy. So they don't follow the lovable leader or a spiritual leader; they follow a dominant one.” Cesar Millan