[nagdu] Allergies

[rhonda cruz]

 i would take  a bus. and find a another way. of getting there. and also  some times people will understand.
 but i will stay far a way. from someone. that gets sick. from my dog.


On Oct 12, 2012, at 8:48 AM, Chantel Cuddemi wrote:

> 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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