[nagdu] [nagdu help

Fri Feb 8 17:16:07 UTC 2013

If I can weigh in here with a noncommittal response…

While "a few years" might be a little long to wait to take your dog to a concert, seeing how we really only get to work them for "a few years", it's possible that my definition of "a few" might be a bit longer than Rhonda's. 

Of course, the real answer is "know your dog". If you haven't been together very long, it might not be a good idea to throw him right into a loud venue, unless you've got an easy out if it becomes apparent that he can't handle the noise or distractions. We, of course, not knowing your dog, can't really advise in more than a general way. 

I, for instance, would never have taken Chet to the local amusement park. Too much crap on the ground, and he'd be too tempted. I did, however, take him to Disneyworld, but we kenneled him when we visited the animal kingdom. I feel fairly sure I could take Leno to any of these things. So it really is just a matter of knowing what your dog's limitations are, what he can and can't handle. If you don't know that, you'll want to find out, but do so in a safe environment that you can get out of if you need to, or with the tools to calm your dog should it be necessary. 
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On Feb 8, 2013, at 11:24 AM, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:

> Hello Peter,
> Is there a group of folks going this summer to the park, I would love to join the group.
> Thanks,
> Original message:
>> Good morning everyone,
> 
>> If you're going to give such lousy advice as "Wait a few years" why go
>> through the trouble of getting a guide dog in the first place. I have had 4
>> dogs and worked them in many types of situations including loud concerts and
>> at theme parks most recently Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando two
>> years ago. Please folks let's stop selling ourselves and other guide dog
>> users short.
> 
>> Peter Donahue who looks forward to going to Disneyworld with guide dog
>> Johnny this summer
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Sarah" <coastergirl92 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 9:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu help
> 
> 
>> Well, I took my dog to Six Flags 2 months after I got him.  He
>> did better there then around our neighborhood.  Give it a shot!
> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: rhonda cruz <rhondaprincess at gmail.com
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog
>> Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:42:55 -0800
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu help
> 
>> HI i think that is not a good idea.
>> but i think you should wait.
> 
>> i would wait a few years,
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 7, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Becky Sabo wrote:
> 
>> Hi all
>> I am going to a concert tonight in Colorado.  It the first one
>> since I got my dog.  Should or I should not bring her tonight?
>> Becky Sabo
> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 7, 2013, at 4:06 PM, Stephanie Mitchell
>> <naturelovingmom at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> As a soon to be dog user, this discussion is really interesting.
>> I was told that when I first get my dog, I cant let it do this,
>> otherwise it will not learn to obey me...  How long before you
>> can do this sort of thing with the dog?
>> Steph
> 
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