[nagdu] the life of a guide dog

[Daniel]

Thanks,

This is a good response. It seems a bit more like how my days are going
lately. My days are not packed full lately, but they do include of going to
the bank on one day, grocery another day, botanic garden visits on occasion
lately, occasional meetings, and I have just started a tutoring job which is
a weekly recurring appointment. I had hoped to enjoy my park as a daily
walk, which is a 3 mile walk. The problem is that she does not like to walk
around the park. Can you believe a dog that does not like to walk around the
park?
I have a wonderful park with a small pond, nice wide paved walkways that
wind all through and around the park, tree lined and only about 4 blocks
from my house. When we get to the park, Cass will slow to a trot that will
almost make me trip over her, her head sags and she will barely respond. I
have tried to make it a destination and stop halfway through, take the
harness off and put the lead on and play with a toy - and no good.
When we get home she is fine and wants to play. I know it is ridiculous but
she makes me feel guilty when we are not out working, which I just can't do
all day long, nor can I just play all day long. Which is why I started
asking this question to begin with. We work at least 5 hours a week at
least. When we are at home, we play at least another 2 hours a day. The rest
of the time she is next to me while I am on the computer, or listening to a
book, or listening to the TV. I live alone, and I have no yard so I do not
have a yard to let her run around in free for any length of time. I just
worry that she is bored, or that she is just manipulating me. I am not sure.
So I look to the group for information and advice because what better place
to look?
Daniel and Cass
  

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 1:41 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] the life of a guide dog

Hi there,
My dog dreams toys and more toys,
he wants to play after we are working.
Working can be going to the store, or y or anything I wish to do for the
day.
Just takeing a walk he also likes caving.
he is under my desk, near me while I am on the computer.
We play in our yard, When we have a pleasant day.
Maybe go to a coffee shop if you have one near by.
If you like that kind of thing.
Just to get out.
The dogs want to be with you, having you give them the extra love and care.
I'm very much involved with my church doing things from there,
I hope some of this helps.
Original message:
> Hi everybody,



> First off, I forgot to sign off on a message earlier, so sorry about that.



> Secondly, I have a question for everyone. I have noticed the focus of
> conversation has been on the schools, programs, staff cuts, etc..

> What I am curious about is how everyone lives with their dogs. What I mean
> is if you work, does your dog travel (walk) with you to your job? What
does
> the dog do for the rest of the day? What does the rest of the day look
like,
> how do you play?

> If you do not work, what do you and your dog do all of the day?

> What does a usual day look like?

> I have listened to the book, "Confession of a guide dog" narrated by Eric
> Sandvoldt that was mentioned recently on the list. I believe he was a
> graduate from GDB. That dog apparently travelled all over the place, which
I
> don't think is indicative of most of us.

> Some of us are older and do not get out as much, and our dogs don't get as
> much travel as others. In this case, how do you keep your dog exercised
and
> healthy, especially if you live in an apartment or live in a place without
a
> fenced in area for your dog to play in.

> What do your dogs do all day, and if they were to write a book, what would
> they say about their lives?

> Does this make any sense?

> The reason I ask this is because I am just now recovering from an illness
> that has kept me in bed for the last week. My girl has been unable to get
> out and work for a week. We have gone out to relieve and on a long lead,
but
> no work. I was curious to know how others handle down time, and what
happens
> when you slow down, and just don't feel like getting out.

> You can write off list if you don't think this is pertinent to the list.

> Thanks for any input. Curious minds need to know.



> Daniel and Cass - in freezing Denver (even in April - who would have thunk
> it)



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