[nagdu] EXTERNAL: Puppy raising

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

Meghan, 
Thank you for this. Probably people think that you're training the pup
to replace your current guide. Or, they just like you or like one or
both dogs. Nothing wrong with that. 
I'm glad you have the rights in Wisconsin, I just don't think giving
access rights v. privileges to puppies in training is a good use of
resources. NFB and the other blindness and service dog organizations
still have a lot to do with regard to access issues for working teams.
I'd rather see oure fferts go toward that end given that puppy raisers
are able to both ask permission as well as frequent pet friendly places
and activities. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Meghan Whalen
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:45 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] EXTERNAL: Puppy raising

That is a very good question, and one I really can't answer.  I just
know 
that in Wisconsin, dogs in training are granted the same access rights,
as 
long as they behave.  I am honestly a little bit surprised that I
haven't 
been challenged for having two dogs with me, but I will cross that
bridge if 
I come upon it.

I would have no issues with calling ahead to see if I could bring my
puppy 
in training with me, if that was what the law required, but it is very
nice 
to know that he can come in everywhere.

Meghan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] EXTERNAL: Puppy raising


> Hi Meghan. The way you explain the leaving and coming back makes
sense.
> You're teaching a very defined skill, unlike with parents who teach
"how
> to be a good person" which is very different. In your situation,
you're
> trying to stop the dog from barking and you reintroduced the situation
> quickly so the good behavior was reinforced.
> My problem with the "just leave if the dog acts up" is that it teaches
> the dog that if it is just tired of working, all it need do is act up.
> Your explamation sounds like it teaches the correct behavior v. the
> incorrect one. In fairness, this can be very difficult to keep in
mind.
> I'm still not sure why service dogs in training need the rights that
> guide dog users do. Your thoughts? I guess I don't understand why
asking
> for permission and sticking to dog-friendly places wouldn't be enough?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:36 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: EXTERNAL:[nagdu] Puppy raising
>
> Hi Meghan.
> I would be extremely interested to hear more about your puppy-raising
> experiences.  You have a guide dog, too, don't you?  How does that
work?
>
> Or are you between dogs?Tell us all about your puppy!
> Tracy
>
>
>
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