[nagdu] guide dogs

[Linda Gwizdak]

Jennifer,
You have to keep the litter box where the dog can't get to it, period.  This 
may sound gross, but dogs consider cat poop to be a delicacy!  You know, 
recycled cat food! (grin!) You'll have to keep the cat food bowls out of 
reach as well - dogs LOVE CAT FOOD!

I don't have a cat but used to baby sit my parents' cat when they went on 
vacation.  I had all the cat's stuff in our guest room so my dog didn't go 
in there.  Cats need a quiet and secure place for their pottying.  Let the 
guide dog school know about your cat and they can tell you what to do to 
have a smooth transition.

People I know have put the litter box and food up high where the cat could 
go and the dog couldn't go.  If you own your place, you could put in a cat 
door on the door to the room the cat will be in for refuge from the world. 
Keep tabs on the dog - it should be on leash or tiedown for the first couple 
of weeks after you're home.  that way, you prevent accidents and litter box 
diving.

With a dog, your home will have to be "dog proofed" much like you do with a 
crawling baby.  Dogs and babies are alike - it sees something and in the 
mouth it goes.

Good luck. And yes, anytime you have a question, don't hesitate to ask on 
this list - we're all here to help each other out!

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer L Finley" <jenniferfinley at embarqmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:20 PM
Subject: [nagdu] guide dogs


> Do any of you have cats?  I was just wondering because if you have a guide 
> dog how do you keep the dog out of the cat's litter box.  let me know if 
> you can solve this problem.  Thanks Jennifer
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