[nagdu] just say "no" (petting dog)

[Jeffrey Schwartz]

I love the ones who come up to me and say, "I know that you're not supposed
to pet them but...." and then start to pet the dog, while telling you about
their dog and how much they love dogs, as if this makes them special and
exempt from the rule.

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Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 4:53 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] just say "no" (petting dog)

I have an alternate name for my guide. Her real name is Gucci, but her
other name, that I tell people when she's working and they just want
to know her name, is the word Secret. This came about from something I
said at the training center I work at, and now everyone at the center
calls her Secret. The name has grown on me, mainly because it sounds
nothing like her real name. I'll still say to some that I can't give
her name out because she's working and I don't want her to be
distracted, but more often than not, when I'm asked what her name is,
I'll respond with, "Secret." It's kind of funny to get the reaction
from people; some say, "Oh, okay, hi Secret." While others
misunderstand me. At a convention not long ago, someone asked in a
crowded and loud elevator, so the name he heard was Sedrick, which I
still agreed to. As for Gucci though, she doesn't pay any attention to
the person if they say Secret, which is how it should be.

Wayne

On 12/8/08, Bunny Davidson <bunnydavidson at live.com> wrote:
>
> It always amazes me that people will pass me in a shop, a sidewalk or
> somewhere else public
> as i am walking with my dog in her gear (her vest says on both sides,
> service dog-do not pet)
> these folks (most of them) dont even acknowlege me, but they talk all
mushy
> and cutesy to my dog,
> sometimes even wistelling and calling her ... and lots of them pet her in
> spite of the patch saying not to.
>
> I finally started telling them "Excuse me , but did you know my dog is
> WORKING and I am disabled?
> Please realize that any form of distraction puts my life /health in danger
> and i would appreciate it if you would please ignore my service dog so she
> can do her job. thanks"
>
> then most say "oh, okay" and are pleasant as they go away...once in a
while
> someone acts all nasty, like they are entitled to do
> whatever they want regardless, but that is rare....
> I think the key for me is to use a nice tone of voice but be firm in my
> position.
>
> a couple times after having a very bad day i have had a snotty tone in
> stating my case, and got snotty replies! lol...
>
> (patience, something I need in my christmas stocking!)
>
> hugs 2uall,
> bunny
>
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