[blparent] New guide Dog.

[Star Gazer]

			Judy says this well. 
Realize that while the dog will mature, they will never get to the point
where they can care for themselves... ever. It's important to know this. 
Realize that you will have access issues, and you will want to decide how to
handle them, and if you want your kids exposed to that. It's fine to say
yes, parents choose to expose or not expose their kids to all types of
things.. the gun discussion from a year back is case in point. 

How does your husband feel about you getting a dog? Does he want to spend
the family's time energy and money taking the needs of *your* dog into
account? Guide dogs are different from the family pet. 
Realize that people from your closest friends to random people you encounter
will expect a fully functional team, and that this may or may not have
anything to do with reality. 



-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
via blparent
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 10:27 PM
To: Kaila Allen; Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] New guide Dog.

First, do you like dogs?  Have you been around them as pets?  Not
prerequisites, of course, but will help you know what you are getting into.

The cons are that you will have to give them time and attention, as you
would your kids, but not in the same way.  Once they get home, the best
thing to do is keep them on their feeding and potty and tie-down schedules
for a few weeks until they get used to the home environment.  With that
extra effort at the start, they will more comfortably and conveniently fit
in over time.

It can be inconvenient needing to take them out, rain or shine.  It is
inconvenient packing for them when you go on trips, and it can be
inconvenient needing to mind a toddler and direct the dog sometimes.

Now for the pluses.  The way I see it, the inconveniences mentioned above
are far outweighed by the companionship and enjoyment and love.  Just like
kids, who could also be thought of as being inconvenient, but no doubt, all
of us would saying that raising kids is the toughest job we'll ever love,
and wouldn't trade it for anything.

Just be ready to give the dog the patience, time and attention they will
need at first.

Judy

-----Original Message-----
From: Kaila Allen via blparent
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5:51 PM
To: Shelby Young ; Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] New guide Dog.

I have been thinking about getting a guy dog can you guys give me a couple
of the pros and cons to having a guy dog with children my kids are four and
six thank you guys

Princess Kaila
The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not
expect to sit Nelson G Henderson


> On Sep 10, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Shelby Young via blparent 
> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Good luck with your next dog! It is so nice having her.
> Shelby
>
>
>> On Sep 10, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com> wrote:
>>
>> Good luck and happy travels.  I leave Sunday for GDB in Oregon, where I 
>> will train with my third guide dog.  I have a six-year-old who isn't 
>> looking forward to my leaving, but she can't wait to meet my new guide 
>> dog when I return.
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth
>>
>> Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you 
>> may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full 
>> at evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
>> -----Original Message----- From: Shelby Young via blparent
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:14 PM
>> To: Blind
>> Subject: [blparent] New guide Dog.
>>
>> Hello all,
>> I recently returned from Leader Dogs for the Blind with my first dog. Her

>> name is Jackie and she is a 17 month old black lab golden cross.
>> Things are going pretty well. Jackie and Jaxcen already love each other. 
>> Jaxcen is two years old and thinks she should play with whatever he has. 
>> :)
>> Right now I put him in my Ergo on my back and we go. If any of you have 
>> different siggestions of how to travel with a toddler and a guide dog 
>> please let me know.
>> Best regards
>> Shelby
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