diamond: [Sonorancaninefreestylers] Special Needs Dogs and Freestyle

**Eileen, anything you care to share in this regard? Michele? Nan?
I am bringing the original post back from yesterday. Please us the
subject line "Special Needs Dogs, People and Freestyle" Thanks.LJC
"Loren Jensen Carter" wrote: HI Group! I know we have sporatically
discussed some special needs issues on the list, but am wondering if
there are enough of us who
would be interested in a special discussion about it. Even if we
don't have a special needs dog at this point, we could in the future.
Or one of our dogs might develop some special needs. In addition, we
have special needs handlers who might have to train a bit differently.
I am not qualified to lead such a discussion, but would love
input/ideas on how we can help those who have separate/special/other
needs. I am not sure my terminology is even correct, so I apologize
if special needs is not acceptable. Could it be "otherly gifted"?

Of course, my personal driving issue right now is one of my returning
students, whose dog has gone blind. I would love to hear from any of
you who might be able to help guide me to make this experience
special
and safe for that particular dog and handler.

Let me know if this topic would interest others! Wags, Loren

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