[nagdu] Dog separation at vet

[Lisa belville]

Hi.  I completely understand how this would be off putting to you.  I've 
never had to go to a specialist for my dogs, so if they are separated from 
me at the vet, it's usually a room or two away.  Last year the scale in our 
examining room was giving what I thought was a very high amount for Katy's 
weight, so they took her into the room next door to weigh her.  I didn't 
insist on going because I knew they wouldn't be gone that long and because I 
could hear what was going on.

My last dog hated getting his nails cut.  Well, the truth is, he was very 
good at making people think he hated getting his nails cut.  His vet techs 
would pair up so one could hold him down and talk to him while the other did 
the nail trimming.  I offered to do the holding and consoling, and the tech 
said that if he really was that afraid, having that kind of negative 
experience associated with me might carry over into other aspects of our 
working life.  It seemed to be an accurate assessment.  Hunter still loved 
the vet, but he had no problems dragging the techs back to me as soon as 
they were done torturing him. <grin>

Neither of my dogs have interpreted going off with the vet tech as an open 
invitation to party with anyone who touches their leash.  If you do routine 
obedience, you should be Okay just letting doggie go just this once.

How long should this exam take?  If it's going to take hours, which I 
seriously doubt, could you bring a cane and maybe a friend?  The cane is 
there in the event you need to move or feel like wondering around and the 
friend will hopefully help to keep you occupied while the exam is happening.

Also, if this is going to be a repeat procedure, finding who runs the 
dermatology department would be a good start.  Explain the situation 
clearly.  It could be that they just don't know or the tech you spoke with 
didn't know.

Hopefully the tests come back negative and you guys get a clean bill of 
health.

Lisa

I'd like an order of ambition, & a side of focus, and a large coffee. And 
could you super size that please? It really needs to last for the rest of 
the day.
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Hooper" <hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
To: "NFB-NAGDU" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:26 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Dog separation at vet


> Hello all:
>
> I find myself in a difficult situation. Bailey has an appointment with the 
> dermatology folks at the OSU vet clinic-they are examining a recent skin 
> infection he has contracted. Anyway, I was told that I could not accompany 
> him back to dermatology-the reasoning being that there were other animals 
> back there and OSU would be liable for any injuries I might suffer. They 
> said they don't generally allow clients (people) back into the hospital 
> area with their animals and seem very strict about it. I asked if they 
> could make any exception because of the fact that Bailey is a service 
> animal, but they were unwilling. They are having me wait in the lobby. 
> Even after I explained that my mobility would be impaired if I had to go 
> anywhere, they were unwilling. The senior student with whom I spoke was 
> very kind and understanding, but she was the "go between"-I couldn't speak 
> with the folks in dermatology before and it doesn't appear as though I 
> will be able to do so when Bailey returns. I
> know that he can't help me much while being examined, but I would be 
> there, his harness would be there, etc. Not knowing what my rights are, I 
> finally surrendered-I removed his harness and handed over the leash (which 
> was pretty difficult). My concerns about my traveling ability aren't the 
> only reasons I am reluctant to surrender the dog to anyone. I don't want 
> him to think it's okay or "normal" for anyone to take hold of his leash 
> and lead him away; I don't want him to feel comfortable with other people 
> (not necessarily afraid, just not comfortable being surrounded by 
> strangers); I want to ask the examining staff questions directly and not 
> wait until after the fact; and I just don't care for him undergoing 
> painful skin scrapings without me present. Although, on further 
> reflection, he might realize that strangers leading him away results in 
> pain, so maybe this is a good thing (but I don't think so). Anyway, I was 
> wondering what my rights would be in this situation-I know the
>  ADA covers all public accommodations, but the "general public" isn't 
> generally allowed where Bailey is going-therefore, I don't believe I am 
> being discriminated against because of my blindness, etc. However, there 
> is the issue that I am separated from my means of mobility. This sort of 
> muddies the waters a bit, and, not being intimately familiar with the text 
> of the ADA (or other applicable laws), I'm not sure what to think or what 
> my rights are. I'm sitting in the lobby writing this message right now, 
> waiting for Bailey's return.
> Also, are the aforementioned reasons for my reluctance to be separated 
> from Bailey valid? Need I be concerned about any of my...well...concerns? 
> I feel confused in more than one way-legally and from a 
> training/behavioral/emotional perspective. Any guidance would be 
> relieving.
> Sincerely,
> Robert Hooper
> Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu<mailto:Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
> The Ohio State University
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