[nagdu] pupp sitters

cheryl echevarria cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Wed Jun 23 19:26:07 UTC 2010


The very first NFB convention I attended was in Atlanta of 2008 with Maxx 
and not with Nelson, and Maxx did a fine job, I had issues, with guide dog 
users and with cane users.

Some of issues with the dogs, was that there owners would not control them, 
when I was trying to have Maxx control himself in fact after a few minutes 
he was like being back at GDF, with other guide dogs, but some who did not 
do this, it is like a parent allowing there child to run around without 
there parents saying anything to them, and the issues I had were the ones 
that walked arm in arm with people who used canes to get around, and walk 
right through people, there are people out there that don't care.  I am not 
saying all but a few.  Also I was in an elevator with some people who said 
to me, what you don't know how to use a cane so you have a dog, I said I 
certainly know how to use a cane, but I prefer to use my dog.

I find that even on some lists we are all part of the same organization but 
we forget this.


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters


> Kathryn,
>
> To which convention was that you attended? If you don't want to answer 
> that
> is okay. I do agree that "some" use there canes in a improper way. I will
> also say this has nothing to do with the lack or experience to which a
> person has O&M training. But it can be unnerving.
>
> The funny thing is that Emma loves the challenge of all the canes, and
> dodging them.
>
> Marsha
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Cathryn Bonnette
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:39 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Marsha,
>
> The first convention I attended, probably the last, was last summer. My
> little 50 lb. Shepherd, Abby, was so freaked by the long lines of people
> spanning the width of hall or walkways and waving extra long canes in lock
> step, that she refused to go one step forward unless my sighted assistant
> was in front of us to make a path without getting us killed. Even sitting
> down in the restaurant or various events I got hit in the shoulder and 
> upper
> body several times with canes. Abby couldn't fix that. I experienced the
> whole thing to be nerve wracking and most unpleasant. If I had known what
> the experience would be like for us, I would have left Abby with my vet,
> whom she adores.  Unless or until there is some cooperation between cane
> users and guide dog users so dogs and people won't be injured by careless
> people, I don't know if bringing any guide is wise. Cudos to you for doing
> what you believe is best for your partner, and the essential working
> relationship you need to protect!
>
> Cathryn (& Abby)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Jenine Stanley
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:48 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Marsha,
>
> I too have to chime in to support your decision and admire you for making
> it. Sometimes it's just easier not to take the dog to some places, long or
> short term. An experienced dog will remember its job and with some 
> patience
> when you get back, the dog will go right back to its routine.
>
> I think I'd rather see people make the decision to leave a dog than to be
> totally stressed, and hence have a totally stressed dog, at conventions or
> other events. In the end though it's a very personal choice. Asking what
> motivates some people to make it though can help others to do the same at
> other times.
>
> Jenine Stanley
> jeninems at wowway.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marsha Drenth
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:32 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Emma is an experienced guide, has traveled with me to several conventions,
> Washington seminars, and other events. But the convention is stressful on
> me, much less Emma. I frankly do not wish to subject her to that sort of
> stress, if need be. It is not that she can't handle the stress, but I 
> choose
> for her not too. The puppy sitter I will be leaving her at, has other 
> pups,
> who were to be guides but because of health reasons can't. Emma will have 
> a
> great time, and be able to relax and have fun playing.
>
> Sorry if anyone thinks that is strange or horrible of me. But this is my
> choice, and my guide.
>
> marsha
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Albert J Rizzi
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:16 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Why are you not taking your guide with you?
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
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> doing it."
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marsha Drenth
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:08 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Hello listers,
>
>
>
> In a little over a week, my guide will be staying with a pup sitter while 
> I
> attend the national convention. The pup sitter is a former sitter for the
> school I received my pup from. She will be watching Emma for 10 days. So
> here is my question, What is the going rate for kenneling a pup? Or for 
> pup
> sitters? I have explained to her that I am by no means rich, but would 
> like
> to pay her something. Kenneling is very expensive, so I know it has to be
> way under that. Any ideas please let me know. If you feel more comfortable
> emailing me off list, please do at marsha.drenth at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> marsha
>
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