[nagdu] pupp sitters

Mon Jun 28 03:07:17 UTC 2010

AS long as we're talking about taking dogs to convention, here's a
question from a first time convention going guide dog owner: when in
general session, are there certain spots that it's better to sit at
than others? For instance, if your state has a row that has open space
in front of it, is that a better place for the dog than in between
some rows? Also, do people tend to sit on the aisles with their dogs
or do you go in a few seats? I don't think that the division and
general interest meetings will be much of an issue since those are
relatively small, at least compared to a general session that has
several thousand people, but I was concerned about the big sessions
and what to do.

Also, though I don't see this happening with my dog so much but since
it has come up before in these discussions, what are the plans for if
someone's dog has an accident in the hotel? I ask because in past
years, conventioneers were asked to either clean up the mess and/or
inform a hotel or NAGDU representative. Are these same conditions
still in place for this year? Will NAGDU have an information table in
the Atrium Lobby area near the NFB information table as in past years?
I know that it takes people to man it in order to have a table, but am
wanting to know where the resources will be for guide dog related
information.

Many thanks,
Wayne, who's taking his guide, and getting very excited about convention!

On 6/27/10, Tamara Smith-Kinney <tamara.8024 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Jenine,
>
> Well said!  I'm coming in late, and find so moany others saying what I'm
> thinking, only better.  /smile/
>
> I think for any of us, sharing what we want to of the reasoning behind our
> decisions is always helpful to others.  I don't have to decide this year,
> but there's always next year...  So I listen and consider because I still
> don't know which way I will decide with my dog when it comes down to it.  I
> want her there, and do my imaginary (for now) convention planning with her
> guiding me, but...  We'll see when it's real.  It's up to me to make the
> best choice for my dog and then myself.
>
> Whichever way I decide, I just sort of plan on having ten people or more
> contest and judge whichever decision I make for whatever reasons.  Seems to
> come with being blind.  Sigh.  Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised to be
> waiting for a street light sometime in the next couple of weeks and have
> some total stranger I didn't know was standing there start lecturing me
> about what I should do about convention and whether I should take my dog and
> then get all snarly and mad because I'm just stnading there with my mouth
> hanging open instead of getting right on doing whatever it is they're
> telling me to do.  /lol/  There's a downside to living in an overly friendly
> and polite city.  Need career advice?  Strangers on street corners *will*
> give it to you! (Goodwill has jobs for people like me!).  Want to know
> whether we people are allowed to cook by ourselves?  Wait at a stop light!
> You'll find out.  /lol/
>
> Oh, well.  I need to catch up on reading.  I am always glad when people are
> willing to share their decisions and the reasons behind them.  I try to do
> the same, in case it gives somebody else some insight.  But over the past
> few years, I will admit that I do so while looking around shiftily for the
> first hint that somebody is about to leap out of the shadows and give me
> grief!
>
> Then again, some of the grief is so ridiculous, it gives me quite a bit to
> laugh at.  Whew!
>
> Tami Smith-Kinney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Jenine Stanley
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:48 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?
>
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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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