[nagdu] 2 dogs around the house

[Charlene Ota]

This has really been an interesting topic and people have some good
experiences and insights. I'm curious if anyone's had a dog that really had
a hard time after retirement seeing you go out with the new dog and leave
them behind. I've heard about this happening in the past with some dogs and
others don't mind.

Charlene 

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Steve Johnson
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:53 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] 2 dogs around the house

Much like Julie, I also have 2 dogs in the house.  I retired my previous
guide in the summer of 2008, and had similar concerns.  My retired guide is
now in charge of homeland security and will alarm when something is not
right.  I was kind of concerned that this habit would carry over to my new
guide, but so far so good.  They are both black labs, and get along great. 
Although I am pretty sure that he thinks she is a pain in the ass, he
tolerates her, or at least that is what he tells me!  She does try to get
him to play, and to this day, there has never been any type of squabble
between the two, and there actually really good friends!  They especially
like when their other dog guide friend London comes over to play with them!

It is great that you are asking as I am quite sure you will find a variety
of responses.  Ultimately, it is up to you.  When I did retire my previous
guide, I had thought about this and questioned if I did place him outside of
my home, what might actually happen?  I remember the fact that we are the
longest relationship and most secure thing in these dog's lives, and it
really bothered me to think how depressed my best friend might be if I did
place him out of the home.  Still today, if I am gone out of the house on a
trip he still nervous awaits me with his puppy sitter, and moans and jumps
everytime he hears a noise.  This is not meant to persuade you, but to shed
a little more insight on how so many of us ask similar questions and have
similar thoughts.

Whatever decision you make, we are all sure it will be the right one for you
and your family.

Best wishes to you and your pup,

Steve, Misha and Ripley


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