[nagdu] National Convention

[Lyn Gwizdak]

Juanita,
When you go to convention, you'll see lots of dogs and lots more of swinging 
canes.  It will be real stressful for both you and the dog.  But it is 
doable.  Try to stick to your dog's schedule as much as possible and be sure 
to make the time for the dog's needs.  Take breaks from the pandamonium by 
going to your room to rest.  Bring a bone or Kong for your dog to blow off 
steam with.  Sit and pet the dog in a relaxing manner - it will rejuvinate 
both of you!

Your dog will be distracted for sure!  They all are actually with all the 
strrange things, strange dogs, and not what the dog is used to.  Try to 
understand what the dog is going through and remain as calm as possible. 
You have the ability to understand what is going on - the dog has no way to 
understand this chaos you brought it to.

I've been to one national NFB Convention and many California and 
massachusetts State Conventions of both ACB and NFB.  The same stuff happens 
there only a much smaller scale.

Just keep yourself calm and your dog will follow suit and you guys have a 
good time at convention.

If you are a person who wants to only do all you can do - party, etc, you 
may not even want to bring the dog.  Some people elect to go this route 
because they don't want to be bogged down with caring for their dog at 
convention.  You know yourself and your dog the best.

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Juanita Herrera" <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] National Convention


>I am also attending convention both for the first time ever and as a
> new guide dog handler. I am very nervous and hope it all goes well. I
> know there will be a lot of doggie distractions for Anise, and doggies
> are her biggest weakness.
>
> On 4/23/12, Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Where do you go to the park for your dog to play at convention, Marion.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>>
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