[nagdu] pupp sitters

Linda Gwizdak linda.gwizdak at cox.net
Thu Jun 24 00:04:18 UTC 2010


Maybe they were trying to collapse a cane?  Sometimes people will hold 
theoir cane up and parallel to the floor to collapse - my sister does this - 
and I remeind her that she could put someone's eye out.

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathryn Bonnette" <cathrynisfinally at verizon.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters


> I'm unaware of any proper cane technique that involves jabbing someone
> seated at a different table in a restaurant on the top of the shoulder. 
> I'm
> almost 6 ft tall. If there was some legitimate reason for the cane to be
> waved around at that height, risking poking someone's eyes, face etc., I
> honestly don't know what it would be.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:40 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Hmm, are we talking about hitting as an intentionally whacking someone
> or are we talking of proper cane technique where the cane due to the way
> it is used will make contact with a person's body part?
> I'd be real careful with this discussion, there seems to be little value
> here.
>
> -----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 1:26 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters
>
> Katherine,
>
> You see that is why I asked about  motivations for not bringing a guide.
> I
> sense that some at convention give little notice or appreciation for
> those
> of us who use guides rather then canes. I for one would rather choose to
> leave my dog rather then see it as the only option was less then
> optimal. I
> would wonder about cane skills and such if you were being hit this way
> or
> that by others professing the superiority of a cane over a dog. I never
> hit
> someone with my dog I can tell you that.
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
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> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
> is
> doing it."
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> -----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.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
> is
> doing it."
>
>
> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>
>
>
> -----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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