[nagdu] another perspective

[Marion & Martin]

Perhaps kids would be more obedient if we put a training collar and leash on 
them! (just kidding!)

Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:29 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] another perspective


> They say that dogs are more obedient than kids.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bryan Brown" <bryanbrown at solarus.biz>
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:09 AM
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>
> 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>
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>> 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
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>> 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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