[nagdu] guide dogs and loud music

[Rusty Perez]

Thanks Jen,
Yes, I have thought of bringing her a bone. Thanks for reminding me.
I noticed recently that she likes to sleep in my case, a soft furry
flexible case. Last time I was at practice I put it in a corner away
from the louder members, and she enjoyed it. We took a break and she
got up to stretch, but as soon as the volume level came up a bit, she
went right back to the case, curled up and dozed off.

Rusty

On 1/4/09, Jennie Facer <puppya at clearwire.net> wrote:
> If she does well around loud music in harness, then maybe you should bring
> her some kind of a toy or bone to chew on when she isn't in harness.  Just
> my thoughts.  And that protection should be used, too to save their hearing.
>
> Jenn
>
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> Of Rusty Perez
> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 11:20 AM
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> Subject: [nagdu] guide dogs and loud music
>
> Hi folks,
> Each time I get a new dog one of the first things I ask for is a dog
> that won't be bothered by loud music because I play in a couple of
> different bands.
> My first dog didn't have any problems at all. Often she'd doze off on
> stage. She would generally relax or sleep while we were at concerts.
> By contrast, she was very afraid of fireworks. I haven't noticed any
> apreciabl problems with her hearing and she's twelve now.
> My current dog is a pro. When we're on stage she'll relax. She's
> attentive, calm, and is ready to work when we're done.
> However, she's not as comfortable around loud music when not in
> harness. This could possibly be because she gets bored easily and so
> sitting and listening, even at movies is boaring for her.
> I'm wondering first if anyone has experience in this area. I'm
> wondering if maybe I should think about getting my dog some ear
> protection. There is such a thing. They're called "mutmuffs"
> Any thoughts?
> Thanks
> Rusty
>
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