[nagdu] Petting

Sun Oct 18 21:22:02 UTC 2009

i always took the harness off and held the dog with the leash and let them 
pet him when they were kind enough to ask
i did have the problem of people reaching out and petting with out asking if 
i felt like that was the case i would say please do not pet my dog while he 
is working you wouldn't want me to pet your eyes would you? i usually got a 
good laugh out of them on that and an apology
zena from missouri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Petting


> 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
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> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
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> 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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> -----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
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> 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>
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> 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.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
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