[nagdu] guide dogs

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC Inc)]

I'm not sure we know enough about Jennifer's family to make this
statement. 
Jennifer, my suggestion with getting people to comply with what you want
is to state what you want clearly and simply, and tell them what action
they need to take. 
So, in the case of your dad, when he takes your arm, say "I need to take
your arm, I need you to do..." and then fill in what you need him to do.
Demonstrate as needed and use your cane (assuming you have one and are
able to) in your other hand. 
Also, the teacher you mention might be a good resource. You can also ask
her why she let her dog be untethered at night. She may have some good
insights for you, and be able to tell you behaviors to be aware of so
that you can know if this arangement would work well with your dog. As
Julie said, what works well for one person and dog, may not work well
for the same person andd different dog. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:18 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dogs

Reading your messages, you will have to get a tough skin with your new
dog.
Your family is out to ruin your dog and they will if you give them the 
first chance.
It seems to me they have no respect for your feelings, this is normal 
for many families.
We are here for you when this happens.
Now if I understand correctly you are on your own, so I would just say 
if they don't respect you, then you don't need to do anything with the
family.
yes they will decide for you when you can and can't take the dog with 
you for  Arron's so just keep this in mind as well.
I am not out to be harsh here, where you need to take a huge stand.
You need to know you have to correct your dog in front of the family 
when needed.
Eye contact is one of the first things a dog looks for.
Because the trainer starts off with eye contact.
Then they start working the dog with out eye contact since we blind 
folks are not able to do this for the dog.
Just giving you thoughts to think about.
yes it is good to read what all we can and can't do, but just know if 
you are not strong to stand up to your family then let me be the first 
one to say forget getting a dog.

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