[nagdu] bad to worse

Wed Oct 21 18:51:23 UTC 2009

Albert, I'm with you.
I think a trainer is necessary to work in this situation so that the
signals either you or he may be communicating can be interpreted.

Like for instance, If you're coming out of the house stressed,
frustrated and afraid, that will be felt by the dog. This will cause
him to do the same.

How is your mobility without the dog? Can you use a brush-up--I know I
always can. Mine isn't that wonderful--I'll tell anyone. Can you tell
he is taking you out into the street before you get in the middle? Is
something on your mind while you're traveling?

I'm not trying to be mean or rude. But I think that all things should
be considered. And I totally agree that a trainer should come out to
personally assess the situation.

In the end, sometimes different dogs are better with different people.
We never can tell. Don't beat up on yourself, whatever happens. Take
care!

Sharonda

On 10/21/09, Albert J Rizzi <albert at myblindspot.org> wrote:
> Did your school train the dogs to pull you to the curb so that the dog could
> alert you to the fact that they need to break?  Maybe you are missing a
> signal  that your dog is trying to communicate? How long have you been home
> with the dog?
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Steve Johnson
> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:37 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] bad to worse
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> Laura,
>
> You have a lot of peers here both experienced and new to the world of
> guiding, and the consensus is that you need to make that call to the agency.
>
> At this point, demand that you speak with the President or Phil Griffin, no
> one else.  This has to stop otherwise something tragic will happen and that
> is the last thing that any of us want for either you or your guide.
> Honestly, it's time to take immediate action.  If you would like assistance
> with this, please ask as we all want this to have a positive ending, and if
> that means going to another school, great, but when your safety is on the
> line, it is time to call the question.
>
> My direct contat is 608.784.3434 or stevencjohnson at centurytel.net or work at
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>
> Steve
>
> P.S. Any of us on this list-serve would be more than happy to hellp you, if
> you have befriended anyone that you have confided and built a level of trust
>
> with, just ask and I assure you that they will be right there.
>
>
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> From: "Wayne Merritt" <wcmerritt at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] bad to worse
>
>
>> Laura: I can well understand your frustration. A first year dog may
>> test the boundaries at times. However, if that involves taking you out
>> into traffic several times in such a short distance, I'd definitely
>> get on the phone with a trainer from the school. If this were the
>> first time something like this has happened, that would be one thing.
>> But since you've described other troubles with this dog, it's time for
>> the school to step in and offer help, and more than just reassurances
>> that everything will "be all right," IMHO.
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>> On 10/20/09, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>>> I know there could bee times when it would be hard to know if you are
>>> in the middle of the street, if you found a ramp to go down.
>>> When you see a ramp again, slide your feet.
>>> then you might be able to tell better what is happening.
>>> Do you have a mobility instructor who can work with you?
>>>
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