[nagdu] Dogs interacting

Wed Sep 26 19:24:58 UTC 2012

I think that the dogs sure love it!  They are after pack animals and love 
interacting with us as well.  I don't think they actually need to but when 
circumstances present themselves then by all means let them do so!  However, 
That doesn't mean that I stop and let every dog greet one another!  Most of 
the time I just don't do it and sometimes I have to tel folks to move there 
pets so that I can proceed about my buisness.  Its funny how many folks 
purposely bring there dogs right up to your dog and stand there!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Dogs interacting


>I don't really believe that the dogs have an inherent need to interact with 
>other dogs, and I've never seen much difference in them one way or the 
>other. Mine now and all others have been just as thrilled to see other dogs 
>when, say, we go to meetings. To insure peace, it is better if I introduce 
>my dog to your dog if he has never seen that dog before. I ask first, 
>suggesting that we put them (or at least him) at sit. He sniffs, and then 
>he is done with his aggressive behavior. I would never do it intentionally 
>without asking. Doing this has caused me considerably less headache though.
>
> cl
>
> On Sep 26, 2012, at 12:49 PM, Vanessa Lowery wrote:
>
>> I personally prefer that my dog keep his nose to himself and that other 
>> guide dogs leave him alone when he is in harness.  I know this type of 
>> situation is handled diferently by each handler, but in my mind, the dog 
>> is working--period.  So I want him completely focused on his job even 
>> when he is jsut standing or sitting by my side or is under a chair or 
>> table.  The Seeing Eye refers to that as passive work, and the word work 
>> implies that the dog is on duty.
>>
>> So if another handler attempts to let their dog greet Griffin, the person 
>> is going to be politely asked to reel their dog back in.  I would hope 
>> that I would not have to become forceful with my request, but that could 
>> certainly happen.  If multiple requests are ignored, I put some serious 
>> distance between me and that person from then on any time we encounter 
>> each other at that or subsequent events.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vanessa Lowery, LGSW
>> Adult and Community Services Division
>> Adult Services Screening Unit
>> 410-853-3550
>> VLowery at dhr.state.md.us
>>
>>
>>>>> "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> 9/26/2012 8:53 AM >>>
>> I don't mind a dog meet and greet if I'm not busy with something else, 
>> but
>> I want to say when it will and won't happen. I would think, if I were
>> coming somewhere for a professional meeting, I definitely would not want
>> to be playing meet-and-greet.
>>
>> My old dog Echo was attacked twice, and became wary of strange dogs.  She
>> was very uncomfortable having strange dogs get real close to her.  It
>> drove me crazy, when I explained to other guide dog users that she was
>> afraid of strange dogs, and they still let their dogs crawl right in her
>> face under the table. If I tell someone please to keep their dog away 
>> from
>> mine, and even explain why, I want my wishes respected.
>> Tracy
>>
>>> Hi Lynn and Everyone,
>>> Just like people dogs need to interact with each other. They are use to
>>> being in packs. I have always allowed my dogs to interact with other 
>>> dogs.
>>> Most of my friends who are guide dog users let there dogs play with 
>>> Anna.
>>> there have been times at my house I have had up to 10 guide dogs visit,
>>> puppy's in training and pet dogs.
>>> Lynn that's a shame the people in your blind center don't let the dogs
>>> interact and at least meet. At the blind group I go to our dogs lay near
>>> each other under the table  and just this past Monday we took pictures 
>>> of
>>> the 4 dogs there and its on Face Book.Everyone does there own thing with
>>> the dogs. I agree with you Lynn that a quick meet and greet makes the 
>>> dog
>>> calmer. At my support group at my agency I ask people who come for the
>>> first time with guide dogs or service dogs to do a meet and greet with 
>>> the
>>> other dog.
>>> Marilyn and Anna who loves to make new friends
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