[nagdu] update

Thu Oct 29 02:21:25 UTC 2009

Well, you are the customer. You have to decide in your heart if you feel 
that it is worth it. They are asking you to do a lot of things. If you don't 
do this, then you have to have in mind how long you are really willing to 
try.

I had Wayne for two and a half years. Someone came out to work with me with 
him. We worked with him anhd did clicker training. That instructor gave me 
things to try, but he said he really didn't think the dog was a good match 
and that if, after a month, I was not satisfied with the progress we were 
making, I should tell them that I wasn't willing to continue. In his case, 
he was moving very slowly. I was growing increasingly impatient with him. I 
would tell him forward at corners and he wouldn't go, so I would push him. 
Someone else worked with me some at  convention, but it became clear to me 
that I wasn't willing. I hated to give the dog up and, in fact, could 
actually have kept him and still gotten another dog. However, I did think 
that there might be others who would not have quite the demands I had wwwho 
could use him. So I said that I would no longer use him. No questions were 
asked. Now, of course, this is a different school, but it might be worth a 
shot. I realize that you've had him less than  year, but you have a feeling 
for what it happening and a feeling for the progress he's making. However, 
if the things they have asked you to do make you have a sense of hope, then 
I think you ought to really give it a go. It is hard to give up a dog, and 
it is a hassle to replace the dog. I've done this three times now, so I know 
that. But you know better than absolutely anyone else if you feel safe and 
if he is meeting your needs. I really hope you don't think I am trying to 
talk you into giving up on him; I just think you need to know that you have 
lots to consider and he right to say your feelings if he is not the right 
dog.

Take good care, and I really wish you all the best with that sweet dog.

Cindy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lora" <blindhistory at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] update

I was trying to avoid giving him up if possible. I don't want to go through
the emotional hastle of giving up a dog if I don't have to. I think that if
I told them it was a bad match that they may think that I am jumping the gun
and need to try their suggestions first, but honestly I am not sure.

On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM, Cindy Ray <cindyray at qwest.net> wrote:

> What if you told them that you don't feel he is safe for you to use, that
> he
> is not a good match if you have to make that many concessions, and you are
> not willing to use this particular dog further? What do you think would
> happen?
>
> Cindy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lora" <blindhistory at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] update
>
>
> BTW the health issues have cleared up. I'm trying to explain to them I'm
> going to have a major discussion with them tomorrow and try to get through
> their head.
>
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 6:24 PM, Cindy Ray <cindyray at qwest.net> wrote:
>
> > Laura, that issue should have been addressed right then and there IMHO,
> > and
> > be sure you are proactive asking questions. If you have to do so many
> > things
> > to make it right, I think it's wrong and would push for a change of dog
> > myself. And besides, the health issues are still there. I hope I am not
> > speaking out of turn, and I'm sorry to express such a strong opinion, 
> > but
> > I
> > concur with your thoughts on it.
> >
> > Cindy Lou
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Lora" <blindhistory at gmail.com>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:09 PM
> > Subject: [nagdu] update
> >
> >
> > I just wanted to let people know that Leader Dogs came out. They want me
> > to
> > walk on the other side of the street for three months to build Trice's
> > confidence level as far as being scared of traffic. As far as the barkin
> > they want me to be aware when people are walking down the hall and give
> > him
> > a treat whenever people walk down the hall. This will hopefully solve 
> > the
> > work issue, but his other barking issues I am not sure. As far as him
> > barking in class they want me to not sit by any windows or doors where 
> > he
> > can look out and bark at people in the hallway. It seems like they are
> > just
> > avoiding the issue. They aren't sure why Trice is taking me out into
> > traffic
> > and didn't really give a suggestion besides correcting him to get him
> back
> > on track. He did walk out into traffic when the trainer was there. The
> > trainer will be here tomorrow and I plan on addressing that even though 
> > I
> > was on the side of the street that they wanted me to be on Trice still
> > startled at a motercycle.
> >
> > --
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