[nagdu] nagdu

[Michelle]

Just keep hanging in there, some people don't like dogs but if they can't 
respect that you like them, to be be nice without being offensive I'd like 
to say that maybe they might need to learn how to be more respectful towards 
you in this situation. Sorry, no offence intended here.

I'm sure you'll do very well with your future dog!

Michelle
----- 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: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] nagdu


> ya, it is so crazy because when I talk about the dog, they say nothing.
> It's like they don't want to hear about it.  Well I have got nues for them
> they better get use to it because I am going to keep talking about it.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michelle" <m-johnson at bigpond.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] nagdu
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> My parents have always supported me in getting a guide dog since I was
>> little. They've always told me to wait until I'm old enough to look after
>> a dog, and so long as I look after it properly, they'd be all for me
>> getting a dog. So now I've got one! I hope your parents change their 
>> minds
>> soon.
>>
>> Just tell them that even though you can get around with a cane, a dog
>> would be an additional aid for you, as the dog can see where it's going
>> and can respond to situations and obstacles quicker than your cane can! 
>> If
>> they say anything like "Yeah but you know the dog makes mistakes too",
>> tell them, "so do other people when they're guiding me. What's the
>> difference?" Now, the worst case scenario might be that your parents tell
>> you that the dog can't help you if you get hurt and some talk like that.
>> So, just tell them that it's true, but other people can help, and you'll
>> learn how to control your dog in those situations. Just keep talking 
>> about
>> the positives about getting a guide dog, not the negatives. Because by 
>> the
>> time you get it, if they're sensible (sorry, I don't mean that in a bad
>> way), then they'll get to realise how beneficial the dog is to you, and
>> anything that negative that might happen will be dealt with better in 
>> most
>> cases. Just talk to one of the guide dog schools about this problem, they
>> should be able to help you! They're good with assisting people through
>> these family situations, and they'll teach you how to cope with this
>> issue, and maybe your parents will accept that their experience will
>> ensure your safety. Hopefully your parents realise that if someone is
>> there to help you, then your parents will feel that they don't have to
>> worry so much about you and how you'll handle a dog.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Michelle
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:58 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] nagdu
>>
>>
>>> Jennifer,
>>> I am also new to this list. I am also attempting to convince my parents
>>> that
>>> a guide dog will be a useful and necessary addition to the mobility
>>> toolbox.
>>> I am 18 years old and I am a junior in high school. So I still have a 
>>> few
>>> years before I can move out. I would be interested in sharing notes with
>>> you
>>> about the quest to convince the parents. Good luck.
>>>
>>> Mark
>>> SKYPE: mark.cadigan
>>> AIM: mcperkins22car
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Jennifer L Finley" <jenniferfinley at embarqmail.com>
>>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 2:56 PM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] nagdu
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi this is Jennifer, I just wanted to know if anyone has had parents
>>>> that
>>>> do not agree with them getting a guide dog.  If you have, please let me
>>>> know how to talk to them about it.
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