[nagdu] all day in an office

[Steven Johnson]

Hi Julie,
I have worked exclusively in an office setting with all 3 of my guides, and
have had no problem at all.  Of course, with all 3 guides having been labs,
they do enjoy their beauty sleep/smile!  The only real problem I encountered
was with this last girl, Misha, who within the first week, ripped her bed to
shreds.  Now, she just sleeps.  We do go out for walks at lunch, and of
course her potty breaks.  Being in an office setting, there is also a
tendency to have to work overtime, so I always make sure to have an extra
pack of food for her.  One of the things my employer did provide though,
which was and has been wonderful with all 3 of my guides, is a general
relief, e. g. parking area!  I do bring her in with me when I do meet
clients face to face, and it is never a problem.  On occasion though, if you
do bring your guide into these face to face meetings, ask ahead if they have
any difficulties with dogs as some persons are deathly afraid while others
have allergies...at least this has been my experience.  I can't think of
anything else at this time, but if you want to chat more, just flip me an
email.  I have changed my provider and now have a new email address;
blinddog3 at charter.net.

All for now, and HTH,
Steve & the rather laid back Misha


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 4:59 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] all day in an office

Hello all!

There is a possibility that my work schedule and responsibilities will be
changing soon.  right now I work half time, including meetings and classes
at various locations.  I could end up working full time, although I'd like
to stay under 30 hours.  Anyway, the new arrangement would be almost
exclusively in my office, meeting with clients of assorted colorful
backgrounds.  

Monty usually sleeps under my desk on his rug.  I don't anticipate that
clients will bother him there.  If they do I can easily relocate Monty out
of their reach.  I was also thinking that I could go for a short walk on my
breaks and possibly go home for lunch or perhaps a walk to a restaurant.
For those of you who work in office type jobs, do you find that your guide
has difficulty with long hours of nothing for them to do?  Do you offer more
freedom in your office when you have no clients?   Do you tend to do more
things on the weekends  so your guide can get in more varied work?

any helpful ideas for the transition to a longer, less varied work day are
appreciated.

TIA
Julie
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