[nagdu] pupp sitters

Sat Jun 26 14:04:04 UTC 2010

I bring a little plastic tupperware or something like that with me to 
convention.  That way, in the morning, I can put my dog's dinner in there, 
throw it in my purse and go.  I'm then able to quietly feed her during 
meetings, because I don't draw attention to us.  She's laying under my 
chair, and I just set the dish between my feet.  She eats, and I put it 
away.  We get some water either after, or I poor a little in the dish for 
her.

Hope this helps,
Meghan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie McGinnity" <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] pupp sitters

> 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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>>>
>>> -----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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> everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
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