[nagdu] Allergies

[Chantel Cuddemi]

Luckily for us with standard poodles, the allergy thing doesn't happen at
all since poodles don't shed. 

However, if I did have a Lab or golden, and if someone was allergic to the
dog, I'd respect their wishes either by moving away from the person or
keeping the dog away from them. 

Just my two cents worth,

Chantel and Pilot Dog Motley

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vanessa Lowery
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:34 AM
To: NAGDU
Subject: [nagdu] Allergies

Well, let's see, when it comes to someone's privately owned car, we are
basically stuck if the person says that our dogs are not welcome in the
vehicle because others who may occupy the car at some point have allergies.


However, in settings like church, a committee, or any other gathering, the
solution is to maintain distance between the dog handler and the person with
the allergy.  If you are part of a committee that meets in person, have the
handler and the person wiht the allergy sit as far from each other as is
possible.  In church, the building would probaly be large enough for the
same thing to be done.

But the other issue which I think could be fairly asked of the person who
has the reported allergy to the dog is if that person is taking medication
regularly (usually a weekly or bi-weekly shot), and can the person safely
step up the dose when he/she and you are going to be sharing space.

I ahve a friend wht dog allergies whom I have not visited in awhile, but
when I did go to visit her, we planned my visit around her allergy shot
schedule.  I would arrive at her home a few days after she had received her
shot, thus giving her better coverage during my visit.  I stepped up the
amount of grooming during our visit, the carpet in her home was vacuumed at
least once during my visit, and after I left, she ould have the carpet
shampooed.  As a result, she did not have problems.  And in fact, her
allergy to dogs has been so well controlled that she now has a pet dog.
Granted, it is a short-haired dog.  And she selected a breed that does not
generally shed heavily, so she can be around dogs as long as precautions are
taken.



Vanessa Lowery, LGSW
Adult and Community Services Division
Adult Services Screening Unit
410-853-3550
VLowery at dhr.state.md.us



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