[nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...

[David Andrews]

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Dave

At 05:01 PM 7/24/2011, you wrote:
>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
> >