[nagdu] the life of a guide dog

Fri Apr 19 13:20:48 UTC 2013

Hi Daniel.
Some dogs don't like walking in circles, even very big circles.  I don't 
have a solution, though.
Ben doesn't mind walking in big circles, luckily.  I wish I had a park like 
yours.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] the life of a guide dog

> Trust me you are being manipulated, big time, the tail is wagging the dog
> here. I love Ace and I find it almost impassable to leave him for any 
> length
> of time but I do on occasions and he gets over it better than I do. You 
> have
> to maintain control, they know when they are making it difficult for you,
> It's like hitting a wall when exercising just work on through it. 
> Eventually
> she will come around because she is interested in pleasing you.
> Ken & Ace
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:46 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] the life of a guide dog
>
> 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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