[nagdu] always taking the dog was guide dogs

[Marion & Martin]

Buddy and All,
    This is an excellent thread for us to discuss! I have frequently shared 
how important I believe it is for us to maintain sound O&M skills with a 
white cane because there are some circumstances under which you will not 
want or cannot take your guide dog. Buddy has shared a few that he will not 
and cited reasons for his choice. Likewise, when I am asked to perform in a 
private residence, I will not even ask if I can bring my guide dog. Private 
homes are not subject to the ADA. Though a homeowner may agree to allow me 
to bring my guide dog if I ask, I will not even make the ask, as the 
homeowner may agree even when they do not want to do so. I do not want to 
put someone in that position. Additionally, if I attend a church that is not 
within my regular Spiritual network, I may ask about whether or not I can 
bring my guide dog, explaining that the church has the legal right to deny 
access under Federal law.
    On the other hand, as Buddy has stated, other places are a matter of 
choice. My wife, Merry, and I are close to Busch Gardens and have gone there 
on several occasions. We have taken our guide dogs as we strolled through 
the gounds and enjoyed the Hospitality House. When it was time for us to 
ride the rides, we kennelled our dogs, as roler coasters scare the hell out 
of them! Concerts are a matter we handle case by case. We did take our pups 
to the James Taylor concert, but we knew we had seats with plenty of room. 
The Erik Clapton concert, though, was a different story because of the 
seating arangements. If we were to go to the Straz Center, our local 
performing arts center, I would definitely take my pup. Of course, as I have 
already asserted, my pup goes with me to the beach! (smile)

Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buddy Brannan" <buddy at brannan.name>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] always taking the dog was guide dogs


> Where you should not take your guide dog is a very personal and individual 
> thing. Some dogs don't handle situations that others would breeze through. 
> I, for instance, wouldn't take Chet to the zoo (except I did once, by 
> accident, yes really) because he is very critter-distracted. I also 
> wouldn't take either of my dogs to amusement parks or the state fair 
> because of scavenging tendencies (Chet's a typical labby one and Karl very 
> much on the sly). Others may have no problem taking their dogs to these 
> kinds of things. Similarly, I wouldn't take my dog to the movies, because, 
> well, theater floors are just gross.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On Mar 8, 2010, at 12:28 AM, Jennifer L Finley wrote:
>
>> where should you not take your guide dog?  I was just wondering.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 3:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] always taking the dog was guide dogs
>>
>>
>>> Jennifer,
>>>
>>> I don't appreciate others deciding when or where I take my guide dog. 
>>> That said, I don't take him along everywhere.
>>>
>>> I guess my thinking is that he is my guide dog and I am an adult so it 
>>> is my choice of when and where to take him.
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> Julie
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer L Finley" 
>>> <jenniferfinley at embarqmail.com>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 7:52 PM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] guide dogs
>>>
>>>
>>>> Have any of you had people tell you that you can't take your dog with 
>>>> you? Well I was talking to my grandma one night, and she asked me what 
>>>> I would do when my mom and I went to the store or something.  I told 
>>>> her that I would take the dog with me.  She said, what if you and your 
>>>> mom want to go to the store by your self.  I think that it is crazy how 
>>>> some people think that the dog gets in the way.
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