[nagdu] new reader

Thu Dec 27 03:18:34 UTC 2012

Hi,

In general, the critters will work out their pecking order.

However, i've really had no real problems. Except that Fiona, the cairn terrier, who thinks she's 10 feet tall, jumps out at, growls at, and chases all the animals, not just Leno. She thinks she's the ruler of all she surveys. 

But I've had at least one critter with all my guides. When I got Karl, I had Zoe, one cat. No problems, they got on OK. One cat turned into as many as four plus a wife. When Karl retired and I got Chet, it was Karl, Chet, plus two cats, soon after, three, and soon after that, plus one child. Everyone worked out what they'd tolerate and from whom, This usually meant that the dogs eventually ignored one cat, one cat was friendly with the dogs, the other could take or leave. Interestingly, when Phoebe, the third cat, adopted us, she befriended the dogs and to this day has no issue with the bigger dogs--it's the terrier that bothers her. Fiona, the terrier, we got after Alena finished a lotos, though not all of, her brain surgeries and the surgery after her infection. Long story, I'll tell you if you really want to know. Anyway. Once your dog's settled, he'll probably roll with all sorts of changes and be OK. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY

On Dec 26, 2012, at 10:06 PM, daniel <gutz2020 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Eve, my names daniel and I am working on getting a guide dog from The Seeing eye. Welcome to the list! But, I too want to know about everyones expirience with having a guide dog and another pet. Has anyone had to play peacemaker with there guidedog with there pets?
> hope everyone had a verry merry christmas, and hope yall have a happy new year,
> Dan.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eve Sanchez" <celticyaya at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] new reader
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> 
>> Thank you all for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know all
>> of you and your dogs by extension. Blessed Be. Eve
>> 
>> On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 2:46 PM, Lyn Gwizdak <linda.gwizdak at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Welcome, Eve,
>>> Glad your Golden is working out well for you.  You're right, it isn't the
>>> school because dogs are dogs no matter what school it is.  I've had eight
>>> dogs and some had early retirements because they weren't right for me or
>>> right for the job.  It happens.
>>> 
>>> I'm working a Golden/Lab mix from the Seeing Eye and he is number 8 for
>>> me. Now, he and I match - both red haired! LOL!  Landon and I do pet
>>> assisted therapy at ouor local Humane Society and enjoy it alot.  Landon is
>>> now 7 years old.  We live in sunny, and not so warm now, San Diego.  I'm
>>> glad for the cool weather after the long hot summer we had.
>>> 
>>> This is a good list with so many people who range in newbies to very long
>>> time guide dog users.  We are always ready and willing to help out those
>>> who need help and advice and support.  Enjoy the list.
>>> 
>>> Have a Happy new Year.
>>> 
>>> Lyn and Landon
>>> "Education creates tolerance towards diversity."
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eve Sanchez" <celticyaya at gmail.com>
>>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:05 AM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] new reader
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi all. I am new to the list and have been reading some of the posts with
>>>> interest. I am also fairly new to being a guide dog user as it sounds like
>>>> many others are. I received my first dog, a German Shepherd, last summer
>>>> at
>>>> Pilot Dogs. The members of my class (we called ourselves the Helen Kellers
>>>> as we obviously could not see and it seemed as none of us could hear
>>>> either, probably due to our constant laughter) are all very close to this
>>>> day. Everyone has found great success with their dogs and we were all
>>>> newbys except for one 35 year alumni. Everyone except myself that is. I
>>>> tried so hard to make things work with my dog, but was unsuccessful and
>>>> finally had to give it up as she kept getting so distracted by dogs she
>>>> was
>>>> endangering me. She also became aggressive towards some dogs (don't know
>>>> how she decided who was play worthy and who would make a good meal). Well,
>>>> she went back and I was in the final class of the year to get my new dog.
>>>> When I met her, a golden retriever named Taylor, I felt an immediate
>>>> connection that I never felt with the other dog. We are home now and have
>>>> taken many walks (something I was never able to do with other dog) and
>>>> find
>>>> she is absolutely the perfect dog for me. My daughter even says she looks
>>>> like me but I don't know about that. haha   Why I am telling you all this
>>>> is that a couple of people have expressed discouragement with getting dogs
>>>> and others have said how it needs to be the right fit. It is not the
>>>> school. It is the fit. When it works, it works wonderfully. I am still new
>>>> at all of this compared to most and look forward to learning from all of
>>>> you and sharing experiences. Thanks to whoever came up with this forum.
>>>> Oh,
>>>> and about myself... I live in Northern Arizona with my family and two
>>>> other
>>>> dogs and three cats. Would love to hear about people's experiences and
>>>> thoughts of having a dog guide in a home with other animals. Blessed Be.
>>>> Eve Sanchez
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