[nagdu] When is the Connection Too Much?

[Larry D. Keeler]

I have.  I have seen folks feed ther dogs happy meals, kiss and hug there 
dogs while working, and using they're dogs to draw attention to themselves. 
Everyone seems to have different levels at which behaviors seem normal or 
extreme.  For example, I usually let Holly have the run of my house even 
when visitors are here.  But, if I know that visitors are scared of or 
annoyed by dogs, I iether crate her or put her on a short leash.  But, I 
don't allow her to be petted, talked to by others or have treats in harness. 
I know that some folks do and I'm not saying that its wrong but I stay 
consistant with the work conditions.  I do however, take her harness while 
waiting for cabs, sometimes in dog friendly places or at parks and such when 
shes not working hard so that she can visit with others or use the potty.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Burley" <william.burley3 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:09 PM
Subject: [nagdu] When is the Connection Too Much?


> Hi all,
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> I hope everyone is well.  I had an interesting discussion today with a
> longtime guide dog user.  She brought up the fact that some handlers seem 
> to
> take their relationships overboard with their guide dogs.
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> Some examples she gave were:
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> .         Including the dog's name in a professional e-mail signature
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> .         Allowing the dog to have run of the house, even when guests are
> there
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> She gave some others but I am drawing a blank now.  I have not experienced
> the two examples above but could see her point.  Have you guys dealt with
> someone you thought took their relationship with their guide to an 
> unhealthy
> level?
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> Will
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