[nagdu] Get control of that dog

[Sherri]

Hi Michelle,

Having had three dogs over many years, I have faced this kind of treatment 
many times. I just simply try to explain to people that my dog and I are 
working together and that their interference ends up confusing both of us. I 
just ask them to please stop, because it distracts the dog and she does not 
work effectively. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not.

I hope this helps and best of luck!
Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle" <m-johnson at bigpond.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 5:34 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Get control of that dog


> Hi,
>
> Could you let me know what you do when you're in a situation where other 
> people are instructing your guide dog when they clearly haven't warned you 
> and have not asked your permission? An example for me is when I'm getting 
> a lift somewhere and the person helping me out starts telling the dog what 
> to do, telling me how to instruct the dog, what to do with the dog etc. I 
> know that they are well-meaning and helpful, but then when it extends to 
> the person picking up the harness and giving it to me, completely 
> controlling my life and my situation for me without me being allowed to 
> think and act for myself, it really gets under my bonnet. After informing 
> the person that I'll handle the dog when I'm getting out of the car, this 
> person will have the hide to tell the dog to sit and stay! I hate being 
> rude, so what do I do?
>
> I don't mind what advice you give me, please tell me to be rude if I have 
> to be. I'm sick of being treated as an invalid to suit others, because it 
> really confuses my dog to no end, poor fellow.
>
> Thank you very much and cheers!
>
> Michelle and Troy
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