[nagdu] pupp sitters

Sat Jun 26 01:17:48 UTC 2010

Hi.  This is my first convention, so I have found this whole
discussion very interesting.  I honestly think my dog will be fine
with the crowds and such because for the first year or so as a guide
she was in high school with me.  That really taught her to get me
through the crowds.  I am also worried about the doggy distractions,
but I think we can get through that.  I do have a question about the
schedules.  My schedule is quite booked, which is fine until it's
feeding time.  My dog has a very sensative stomach, so if she isn't
fed before or at the times she needs to be, it becomes a problem.  I'm
just hoping it's ok for me to sneak away from things when it's time.
I don't want any accidents, and I want to make her schedule a
priority.  General session goes right through dinner time.  I am just
wondering, and by the way, I left my dog at home last year while I
went to Germany for a month.  When I got back it was like I never
left, which really surprised me.  You really do have to consider their
personality I guess.

Julie and Brie

On 6/25/10, Linda Gwizdak <linda.gwizdak at cox.net> wrote:
> Ya know, Marsha, we all need to do what wee think is best for us.  Isn't
> that what "self determination" is all about? I've been to conventions and
> I'd rather see people leave their dogs on a "vacation" where they have fun
> instead of being miserable and neglected while on convention.  People forget
> to feed and park their dogs when needed and wonder why there's an accident?!
>
> You do exactly what you feel is best for you and your dog.  Who care what
> others say - they aren't you! LOL!  And you, too, Julie.  Do what's best for
> Monty.  I had Jacob on the 2001 convention and he did great.  I tried to
> keep his feeding and park times on his schedule and we played in our room
> and he did very well. His favorite thing was trying to greet every single
> dog there!  He did have the ability to relax when we needed to.  We have to
> take our dog's personality and temporment into account when deciding things
> like bring the dog on vacation or to a convention.
>
> Everyone, have a great convention with or without your dogs! (grin!)
>
> Lyn and Landon
> ----- 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 8:31 AM
> 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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>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
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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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-- 
Julie McG
 Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
Eyes for the Blind

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