[nagdu] any advice

[Julie J]

I'm not sure what happened or what specifically needs to be addressed based 
on your situation.  If you are asking for general advice, I'd talk about 
what *to do* instead of what not to do.   Also realize that it varies from 
person to person.  What might be important to you might not be to the next 
person.   I always stress the importance of talking to me and asking 
whatever it is that they want.  Some people allow petting the dog and some 
don't.  Some people will accept treats for the dog and most don't.  Some 
people need more information or assistance than others.  Instead of 
explaining all of that it's just easier for me to stress to talk to the 
person, which puts all the particulars in the hands of that person no matter 
what their individual rules.

If you are talking about legal issues, I'd take copies of the relevant laws. 
those will speak louder than anything you can say.  Law enforcement officers 
tend to believe they are right an inordinate amount of the time.  They don't 
tend to believe people on their word alone.  I suppose it's the nature of 
the job.

Best of luck!
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jordan Gallacher" <jgallacher1987 at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 3:53 PM
Subject: [nagdu] any advice


> Hello,
>
> After having a problem with on eof the police officers, I have decided to
> meet with the Chief of police about the issue and what not to do when an
> officer sees someone with a guide dog.  Is there anything I should be sure
> to make a point about?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jordan
>
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