[nagdu] Re Guide Dog Forced to Ride in Trunk

[Tami Kinney]

Lyn,

Well said. When I lived nearer to downtown, I would just tell the
dispatcher about the dog, although it seems they do have a note about
her attached to my number. This actually worked in my favor there, where
you couldn't swing a cat without hitting one of their cabs. Now I'm
still in the Portland Metro area, but apparently this does not prevent
me living in the boonies as far as the cab companies are concerned. So
I've learned to just fail to mention anything at all about a dog or
being blind or anything because that does seem to increase the odds a
cab will get out here eventually. I've tried a couple of other companies
that supposedly serve this area, but... Sigh. Anyway, if they want to
drive all the way out here and then refuse to take my dog, I guess I'll
be putting up a big fuss about that, won't I? /evil grin/

Then again, what with having a private driver and on-demand car service
right here, I guess I won't be giving many cabby's an opportunity to
refuse me a ride because of my dog.  Ain't that just too bad for
me. /lol/

Either way, with cabs or hotel reservations or whatever, I tend to do
what I believe is most likely to achieve the best results when it comes
to deciding whether to mention the dog beforehand or not. Which does not
mean I always make the right guess, but I have had few hassles, so
that's what matters to me. /smile/

Tami

On Thu, 2011-07-28 at 12:42 -0700, Lyn Gwizdak wrote: 
> I agree with you, Bibi.  I will tell the cab dispach that I have a guide dog 
> and to just send a driver who has no problem with a dog.  this way, I get my 
> cab and no BSing with the driver.  People do what you feel is best for you. 
> There's no right or wrong in this matter.
> 
> Lyn and Landon
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 5:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Re Guide Dog Forced to Ride in Trunk
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> 
> > Hi, Brenda,
> > I remember when attending a couple of guide dog schools and not hearing 
> > one word or thing mentioned about if being asked by a cab driver to put 
> > the dog in a trunk of the car.
> > Thankfully, I've not had any experiences with that and hopefully with my 
> > fourth guide, that won't happen either.
> > I know many people here won't agree with what I'm about to say here, but 
> > here it goes...
> > There were times I'd just go ahead and let the cab company know that I 
> > have a guide dog and it did help and minimize a possible problem.
> > In the same aspect, I'd get a cab quickly too.
> > I only would do this during stressful situations to avoid getting 
> > frustrated around Odie.
> > He is one sensitive boy who would pick up on my anxiety rather quickly.
> > If I knew where that dog handler was living here in Colorado, I'd gladly 
> > help her out or at least be willing to give her some encouragement and 
> > advice on dealing with situations like that.
> > unfortunately, I have no idea if she lives in Denver or another city close 
> > by to me.
> > If someone told me to put Odie in the trunk, I'd happily say right on tthe 
> > spot, "Would you like it if I just rolled you up and stuck you in that 
> > area?"
> > I know. I'm a tough person when it comes to stuff like that.
> > *Smiles*
> > Bibi and Odie
> > the retired one
> >
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