[nagdu] another perspective

[Nicole B. Torcolini]

They say that dogs are more obedient than kids.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Brown" <bryanbrown at solarus.biz>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:09 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] another perspective


Wow!

I can't even get my stepsons to do laundry, but then again, they aren't very
good with obedience either... "smile"

    Bryan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IT)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 7:35 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] another perspective


> Hi Rox.
> Thank you for sharing.
> I've never heard of a dog that could do laundry or assist with helping a
> person get out of the tub.
> Way cool!
> I also wasn't trying to critisize how you do things, I just wanted to
> know how you chose that series of solutions instead of others
> Thank you for taking the time to explain.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of the Pawpower Pack
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:27 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] another perspective
>
> Rebecca,
>
> I have never seen a dryer that is tall enough (at chest height) for me
> not to have to bend down.  The only dryer I've seen that is that tall
> was stacked on a front loading washer which was on the bottom and that
> would still require the dog to load/unload.
>
> Also I live in New Orleans and homes hear are all very old for the most
> part.  I have never seen a home (in my price range for renting) that has
> that kind of walk in shower.  I like big bath tubs as well, and my dog
> doesn't mind doing all of these things.
>
> In fact, Mill'E's favorite chore is laundry. She thinks it is the
> funnest thing ever ever ever especially when the laundry involves towels
> which she can smack me with; she must have been a football jock in her
> past life.
>
> Yes, I rely on my dogs for many things but it works for all of us.
> Because of where I live and the condition of most homes, and my budget,
> this has to be the way it is and I wouldn't expect a dog to do these
> tasks if they didn't enjoy it; just like we do with our guides.
>
> A blind person could just choose to use a cane instead of a dog, but
> we're on this list because we choose to work with a dog.  I make that
> same choice inside of my home as well.
>
> Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
> Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD and Laveau guide dog, CGC.
> Do not meddle in the affaires of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste
> good with ketchup.
>
>  pawpower at cox.net
>
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