[nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...

Sun Jul 24 22:01:09 UTC 2011

well, actually, the jaws command to reply to the sender instead of the list
doesn't seem to be working on this list, so I'll answer some here and give
you my email address so you can write me off list with more questions.

I got my first dog from GDB in 1975, and all my dogs have come from that
school.  I did also work in admissions there for three years, down in San
Rafael.  I've only been to the Oregon campus once or twice, and those times
were either for a graduation with my own dog or visiting a friend, so I
don't know much about it, don't remember the lay out and all.  But I do know
most of the staff there, and they are wonderful.  Also, you should know that
all the dogs are worked by blind training department staff, so you will know
when you work the dog, you're not the first blind person to handle it.  The
dogs are used to being touched, from puppy raising on up through training.
The days are very full and busy.  But you'll make friends and have a great
time.  once in a while, you might get frustrated.  That's normal and to be
expected.  you are learning so much in such a short time frame.  But
everyone is there to support you and answer questions.  If you have
questions, worries, concerns, talk to your instructors, or Kim Samco who is
a staff member up there with her own guide dog and a dear friend.  

My email address is
sherriola at gfmail.com

If you would like to write me off list with more questions.  let me know who
your instructors are too.

Take care and good luck!

Sherry

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Gloria G
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 3:48 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...

Hi Sharie,
I thought I heard you were a stuent at GDB, is this correct? IS there 
anything you can tell me about the campus, instructors, training, etc... at 
GDB?
Gloria
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherry Gomes" <sherriola at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...

> in my experience, most of them are ok with it.  During your training, you
> will be taught to do this, so you can learn how it feels when your dog
> relieves and how to clean up after the dog.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Gloria G
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 3:41 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...
>
> Are guide dogs okay for the most part with its handler touching their back
> while they are using the bathroom, or is this something that has to be
> taught to them.
> Gloria
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 9:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...
>
>
>> Chris,
>>
>> I don't think my answers will be much different from everyone Else's but,
>> here you go.  BTW I have trained my own guides, meaning they didn't come
>> from a program.
>>
>> A.  When the dog stops sniffing and circling, I lightly touch the dog's
>> back.  I can tell what's going on by the curve of the dog's back.  I 
>> place
>
>> my foot near the back end of the dog as a sort of landmark.  When the dog
>> is done, he moves out of the way and I use a plastic bag to pick up the
>> poo.
>>
>> B. I have a pretty good idea of when my dog is going to need to go.   I
>> try to ask in advance if there is an outdoor trash can around.  If I'm 
>> not
>
>> sure where a trash can is, I've taken a turn down the next alley to find 
>> a
>
>> dumpster.  I live in a very small town where walking down random alleys 
>> is
>
>> not dangerous.   It is also possible to teach the dog to locate a trash
>> can for you.
>>
>> C.  My current dog will pull over into the grass if he needs to go.
>>
>> cane vs. dog
>> A dog can keep a straight line through snow, mud, open areas like a field
>> or parking lot.  A dog can target specific objects and take you right to
>> them, like a door, stairs, elevator, counter, Coke machine etc.  A dog 
>> can
>
>> plan a route well in advance of encountering the actual obstacles.  A dog
>> will stop or take you around overhead obstacles.  A dog can be patterned
>> to a route even when it might be difficult for you to provide directional
>> cues during the route.   Most dogs will remember places you've been and
>> point them out or suggest them in the future.
>>
>> HTH
>> Julie
>>
>> On 7/23/2011 3:22 PM, Chris Harrington wrote:
>>> Hi!!!
>>> My name is Chris Harrington, and I've been examining various messages on
>>> this list for a couple of weeks now, and find getting a guide dog
>>> extremely
>>> interesting. I have several basic questions for people who currently own
>>> them, and appolagize if my questions are basic. The one I've been
>>> wondering
>>> about, is um, waste management so to speak... When your dog takes a 
>>> crap,
>
>>> A:
>>> how do you find it to clean it up? B. Ware do you store such materials
>>> until
>>> you can dispose of them? C. if your dog needs to go, how does he let you
>>> know? Also, what all does a dog do that a cane can't?
>>> Thanks to anyone who can successfully answer my questions!!
>>> Have a great day, and thank you!!!!!
>>> Chris Harrington
>>>
>>>
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