[nagdu] Petting

Sun Oct 18 20:54:52 UTC 2009

All righty then, we've now approached a new topic, so I hope we will change 
the subject line on it.

People should not pet the dog in any place far as I am concerned unless they 
have asked first and then you have he dog at sit and rest and are in total 
control. Sure, it makes a difference with the dogs, too. Some just get wound 
up if people sstart petting them; others take it in stride. I will on 
occasion tell someone that they can pet, but before I let them start, I have 
the dog sitting and then I keep my hand on it, too. They are working while 
in harness whether they are traveling or sitting; they should be treated 
that way. I know some people don't agree with that and I respect it, but it 
makes things a little easier if it is h
andled in that way. If you aren't walking anywhere, then the dog should be 
sitting or lying down, that's part of its work. If he jumps up because 
someone starts petting him, then he is temporarily breakinghis "contract." 
Not sure I' put a "be good" collar on him at a time like that because I 
think that could be regarded as extreme and will bring criticism, but I 
don't know what your situation is and I will actually not say that you are 
right/wrong on it. I only know I wouldn't, but I don't allow petting either.
Cindy Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] ranting

That seems to be a bit militant  and not at all humane. My guide is always
on point and always is in need of attention and acknowledgement. I do not
think that there is great risk for danger in a church. Now, pet my dog as I
am crossing a street or on a train platform then I would appreciate your
position in total.  Perhaps next time you get a dog you should request the
ugliest one possible so that no one would want to pet him or her. They are
not beasts they are companions without whom  we would not get anywhere as
quickly or as safely as we do.  Let them bask in their glory and be honored
for the great work they do, especially in a house of worship.  I unlike
others have utter enjoyment  when people appropriately  acknowledge
doxology for the beautiful and  competent animal he is.

Albert J. Rizzi
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doing it."

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Linda Gwizdak
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 4:28 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] ranting

Dar, I'd say to the people at church , "You don't like my dog wearing the
head collar, well, he'll be wearing it as long as you guys keep petting
him!"  So, the people are the meanies who make your dog wear the head
collar.

If someone says something to me about correcting my dog after they
distracted him, I just tell them,"What's your fuss about - you caused him to

be distracted and I had to correct him".

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] ranting

> My boy had to wear his be good collar as I call it.
> He was visiting on the way up to communion.
> when he gets so many pets then he thinks he can sniff anyone.
> when I put it on him, this made folks mad.
> Whispering,
> "the dog wasn't doing anything.
> You correct and the dog is OK.
> I said out loud he isn't OK.
> How would they feel if we corrected their children.
> Trust me, we walked to the stairs and he did his job like he should.
> He didn't want to visit the dogs on the way home like he does all of the
> time.
> He was full business.
> So I took it off put it back into my fanny pack for next time.
> Ttrust me I had a dog who was wearing this, and wanted to go to other dogs

> anyway.
> It didn't matter.
> The dog jerked out of my hands.
> I sent the beast back to the school.
> Wasn't going to put up with that.
>
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