[nagdu] dogs in swimming pools

[Darla Rogers]

Hi Ken,
	It is clear, from the tone of your posts, you don't like what we are
saying, but I'm a guide dog user of over 30 years, and while things have
changed, the special breeding of our dogs is something to consider, and
appreciate, when planning activities for your dog and be prepared to accept
consequences of your actions if things don't turn out right.
	We are not trying to tell you what or what not to do; merely sharing
our knowledge and experience--and my first instructor, especially--taught us
many many medical things about German shepherds, as that is all he trained,
but my vets are still amazed at what I know and the questions I can ask.
Darla & Huck


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 2:27 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] dogs in swimming pools

Raven, yes it does and thank you, I appreciate your info.
K&A

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven Tolliver
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 3:14 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] dogs in swimming pools

Hi Ken,
I understand why you would want to bring Ace in the pool with you. Our guide
dogs are our best friends. They work very hard, and so they should get to
play just as hard. I know that it makes me extremely happy to know that my
dog is having fun.
That being said, you're ideas of taking a guide dog into a public swimming
pool are a bit unconventional. If you decide to do this, just be sure to
hose him down with water afterword. Know that the chlorinated water can
irritate your dogs skin and eyes, so watch for itchiness and any signs of
irritation. Too, be sure that he does not ingest very much of the water, for
ingesting large enough amounts can lead to salt poisoning or electrolyte
imbalance similar to drinking ocean water, which can cause vomiting and
loose stools.
Concerning the ADA and FHA, access laws are for people with service animals,
not service animals. For instance, if I walk into a Taco Bell with my guide
dog, and the chick behind the counter says I cannot have my dog in there, I
tell her that I have a disability and I am allowed to be accompanied by my
service dog. It is not the service dog that has rights; but the rights are
for the disabled person accompanied by the service dog. Does that make
sense?

--
Raven

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