[nagdu] When is the Connection Too Much?

Wed Jan 11 07:43:14 UTC 2012

Julie, you'll get no arguments from me on that point.  Even when invited to 
do so, I may choose to keep my dogs in harness for any number of reasons, 
depending on the situation.  Not in our house however, we both live here and 
anyone coming to visit best get that one straight.

Doug: my bite is worser than my bark.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie McGinnity" <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] When is the Connection Too Much?

> Hi all.  Sometimes it just takes a little compromise.  One of my
> friends absolutely refused to have the dog in her house.  I asked her
> why and was given several reasons, one of which was that her family
> didn't like dogs.  Eventually, we decided that I would just keep Brie
> in her harness the entire time I was over at her house.  I was happy
> with this agreement, and after seeing that she was well behaved and
> wouldn't cause any problems, I believe my friend was too.
>
> I did the same thing Laurie.  I was not allowed to bring my dog to an
> Aunt's house a while back, and both my mother and I refused to go
> because of that.  My mother got the invite in the first place, so it
> really wasn't my place to compromise.  But I would seriously advise
> compromising whenever possible.  I know that sometimes they just won't
> listen, but for the most part, once people see your dog is well
> behaved, they will begin to understand.  At least, this has been my
> experience.
>
> As for guide dog users having too much of a connection to their dogs,
> I have to agree with Julie.  I have seen all kinds of human and guide
> dog relationships.  No one is the same, and I want to believe they all
> work.  Yes, there are things that I know others do with their dogs
> that I would never do with Brie, but I try not to let that matter.  I
> love my dog.  She and I have a special bond.  I think that's the most
> important thing.
>
> I do have to say though that it's funny when I don't know who is the
> person and who is the dog on signatures and such.
>
> On 1/11/12, Doug Parisian <eggmann at shaw.ca> wrote:
>> Indeed, it is truly amazing the number of incompetent dog owners walk 
>> this
>> earth; I feel sorry for the poor animals for having masters too stupid
>> and/or lazy to recognize the importance of proper dog socialization. 
>> I've
>> met some of those banana brains who warn me as I approach that their dogs
>> don't like other dogs.  Since my animal is under control, I suggested in 
>> not
>> too polite terms that they either do the same or go home.  And now, I 
>> have a
>> very strong law about which I spoke previously on this list to support me
>> should either animal or human run any unwanted interference with my 
>> service
>> animal.  We have probably one of the more progressive pieces of 
>> legislation
>> in north America in this regard which I have previously shared with the 
>> list
>> by the provision of a link to this Manitoba law.
>> Doug: But, I wanna like your face!.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "loriandleo" <loriandleo at ohiohills.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 11:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] When is the Connection Too Much?
>>
>>
>>> Hi Dan,
>>>
>>> I have a grandmother who used to pick me and my previous guide dogs up 
>>> to
>>> go grocery shopping for example. And when I rode with my grandmother she
>>> didn't mine my dog being in her car but she wanted me to put a sheet 
>>> down
>>> in
>>> the  back on the seat and floor for my dog to lay on so that their would
>>> be
>>> less shedding and hair left behind in her car. I again brushed my dogs
>>> regularly but you'll always get some shedding or hair that is left 
>>> behind.
>>> But I try to aliminate how much hair is left behind by using a sheet in
>>> someones car if I ride with someone. And I don't mine taking a sheet or
>>> blanket if a family member or friend asked me if I would mine bringing a
>>> sheet or blanket along for the dog to lay on. I always tell them no 
>>> matter
>>> how much I  brush and groom my dog you will always get somehair that is
>>> left
>>> behind.
>>>
>>> Also, I have had some family members like my one Aunt and Uncle that   I
>>> wasn't allowed to bring my dog to their house because they had a dog and
>>> they didn't want to put their dog up in another room in the house or
>>> outside
>>> in the back yard so that my dog and I could come and visit with them. 
>>> And
>>> they felt that they shouldn't have to put their dog up in  another room 
>>> or
>>> outside in the back yard. Also, if I remember right, their dog didn't 
>>> like
>>> other dogs. So basically if my dog wasn't allowed in their home then I
>>> wasn't either and my dog and I both stayed home.  And I feel if my guide
>>> can't accompany me to a family members or a friends house because they
>>> don't
>>> want the dog their then I stay home. This is a touchy subject for me
>>> especially when it comes to certain family relatives and my dogs.
>>>
>>> Lori and the Gipper my LeaderDog
>>>
>>>
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>
> -- 
> Julie McG
> Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
> Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
> Eyes for the Blind
>
> "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
> everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
> life."
> John 3:16
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