[nagdu] When is the Connection Too Much?

Wed Jan 11 11:27:49 UTC 2012

Dear All,
    I am of the opinion that, if someone doesn't want my dog in their house, 
that is their prerogative. I do not base how someone likes me upon whether 
or not someone likes dogs. However, I do admit that I prefer people who like 
dogs, as they are generally more loving, kind, and compassionate. I do not 
subscribe to the philosophy of, "If you don't want my dog, you don't want 
me!"  If someone prefers to not have a dog in their car or home, I will use 
my cane.
    This being said, it also has a little to do with how long I will be away 
and the circumstances of where we are going. An overnight trip is very 
different from a two-hour dinner party. Keeping up our cane travel skills is 
essential if we are to be mobile in a variety of circumstances. JMHO!

Fraternally yours,
Marion

compassionate.

----- 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 2:00 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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