RELEASED DATE: 11/2/2009
SUMMARY: Glaze is an intelligent female yellow Labrador retriever with moxi who engages with her handler, yet can be an opportunistic at times. Her "extracurricular interests include other dogs, birds, food and scents. She has been a serious, sometime aloof, worker, yet engages nicely out of harness. She completed the full complement of formal training. Throughout her time at GDB, she was a bit of an enigma; she learned the material just fine receiving solid grades at final testing, yet we questioned whether some of her earlier work challenges were a function of something else. As time passed and formal training progressed, she settled into consistent, reliable work with seasoned and new handlers alike. Within the last several weeks, however, she started woofing at staff from her kennel. To determine whether these reactions were kennel-related or a glimpse into her overall temperament, she worked with a blindfolded staff member in the class setting for a couple of weeks. On several occasions, Glaze demonstrated concern for the environment both in the dorm setting as well as in town on routes. Glaze is currently healthy and eats 3 cups of Science Diet Lamb and Rice daily.
SUMMARY: Glaze is an intelligent female yellow Labrador retriever with moxi who engages with her handler, yet can be an opportunistic at times. Her "extracurricular interests include other dogs, birds, food and scents. She has been a serious, sometime aloof, worker, yet engages nicely out of harness. She completed the full complement of formal training. Throughout her time at GDB, she was a bit of an enigma; she learned the material just fine receiving solid grades at final testing, yet we questioned whether some of her earlier work challenges were a function of something else. As time passed and formal training progressed, she settled into consistent, reliable work with seasoned and new handlers alike. Within the last several weeks, however, she started woofing at staff from her kennel. To determine whether these reactions were kennel-related or a glimpse into her overall temperament, she worked with a blindfolded staff member in the class setting for a couple of weeks. On several occasions, Glaze demonstrated concern for the environment both in the dorm setting as well as in town on routes. Glaze is currently healthy and eats 3 cups of Science Diet Lamb and Rice daily.
RELEASE REASON: Fearful Behavior Environment Generalized
I still cannot believe how far she made it and am very proud of her accomplishments. I know that these things happen for a reason and that this just wasn't the best job for her. I am anticipating seeing her again, if only to pass her on to a loving home (hopefully, with Lydia). I know she is and will be loved by all who encounter her.
As for my next GDB pup-in-training.... 3rd times a charm, right?
