[nagdu] Get control of that dog

[solsticesinger]

I have had this happen quite a few times. If it's someone I'm not likely to 
see again, I simply tell them not to give my dog commands, and leave it at 
that. However, if it's someone, like a friend or family member, with whom I 
plan to have frequent interactions, I explain in more detail. Some people 
are just big on being in control, and don't take a hint very well. I've 
found that bluntness is the only way to handle this.

Shannon and Caroline
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle" <m-johnson at bigpond.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:34 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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