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    Coddled puppies make poor guide dogs

    Interesting study suggests puppies who have to be a little more independent from mom are more likely to make it as guide dogs.

    Parenting Style Matters When It Comes To Raising A Guide Dog : Shots - Health News : NPR
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    Interesting article.

    I have pups from both my chocolate line and my black line in the Guide Dog program, and my mom's are Earth Mothers, attentive and present, but firm with their babies.

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    Very interesting article.

 



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