[nagdu] Doggie Paws

[Cindy Ray]

I always try to put my feet over the tail and the paws, whichever is sticking out the most.

Cindy

On Apr 19, 2012, at 8:45 AM, Shannon Dyer wrote:

> When I was in college, people stepped on my dogs quite often. They would say they didn't see them. I've worked two black dogs, and most tile has been light in color, so this baffled me immensely. I guess people just don't look down.
> 
> I've always tried to keep my dog tucked under a chair or a desk. This worked better for my first dog, since she was quite compact, and could fit into the tightest spots imaginable. Caroline isn't quite as good at this.
> 
> Hopefully, people will get used to your dog being in the room, and watch where they're going. I also like Megan's idea about using your foot as a kind of buffer.
> 
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> On Apr 18, 2012, at 10:18 PM, Juanita Herrera wrote:
> 
>> Mark, my dog has the sweetest look, And most of the time she goes
>> unnoticed. Once, I was having a conversation with a classmate and
>> after talking for like five minutes they shockingly say, Oh, you have
>> a dog? I hadn't noticed it." I thought it was pretty hilarious.
>> Hannah, are you referring to my dog?
>> 
>> On 4/18/12, Hannah Chadwick <sparklylicious at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> It's probably because you're dog is humungous lol
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Mark J. Cadigan
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:06 PM
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>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Doggie Paws
>>> 
>>> I don't know why, however, people never step on my dog. It's not like he
>>> will move either. If you are about to step on him, he will just stare you
>>> down. Maybe people feel the eyes on them, look down, and decide to watch
>>> there footing.
>>> 
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