[nagdu] curious about street names for dogs

[Tracy Carcione]

Sometimes, if a stranger asks Ben's name, I'll say it's Benedict.  I
figure it's long and slightly different, so might be less distracting if
someone calls him, which they usually don't.  I've also sometimes used
Prince, or Princess with Echo.
However, most people at work know Ben's real name, and sometimes say "Hi
Benny!", and he may look, but isn't really distracted.
As others have said, it's more effective to teach the dog to ignore people
and go about his business.
Tracy


> Hi everyone,
>
> This topic was brought up a few days ago about Marsha's dog, and I was
> curious about the use of fake(street) names for guide dogs.  Have any
> of you done this?  Was it successful?  I have never considered doing
> such a thing because even though it can distract my dog if people know
> her name, it is equally distracting when they make eye contact with
> her or make noises at her.  I never thought giving out a fake name
> would really solve the problem.  I have just tried teaching my dog to
> ignore such distractions.  So have any of you found that your dog is
> less distracted if people don't know the name?  I'm curious.
>
> I hope everyone had a good Tuesday.
>
> --
> Julie McG
>  Lindbergh High School class of 2009, National Federation of the Blind
> of Missouri recording secretary,
> Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
> 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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