[nagdu] taking guide dogs to concerts and other public events

Sat Feb 9 02:53:20 UTC 2013

Marsha, I heard about that New York trip!  Wish I was there!  Sounded like a 
hoot!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] taking guide dogs to concerts and other public events


> I'm in agreement with others on the list, you must know your dog. I almost 
> can't not laugh about my memories about my New york trip. Phantom of the 
> Opera, in tight seats, with 3 guide dog users in seats next to each other. 
> My pup did not like the show at all, only settled down after the 
> intermission. But then a month later, we went to a Toby Mac concert, it 
> was loud, and she did fine. I would not take her again to a concert like 
> that, not because she would be freaked out about the noise, but more 
> because of other variables.
>
>
>
> Marsha drenth
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>
> On Feb 8, 2013, at 8:12 PM, "Michael Hingson" <Mike at michaelhingson.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> I second Marion's comments.  Seats can be an issue depending on dog size.
>> For example, I have taken my guides to concerts with tight seating
>> arrangements such as those described by Marion.  I had no problem, but my
>> dogs are pretty small.
>>
>> Also, extremely loud concerts may or may not be a problem for your dog. 
>> I
>> have seen quite loud events where my dog actually slept.  I have had 
>> other
>> guides that would have freaked out if I had taken them to the same event.
>> This is all part of getting to know your guide dog.
>>
>> There is one item I would point out.  The more you hesitate and fear the
>> more your guide dog will worry.  These guide dogs are incredibly 
>> empathetic
>> which I think is a good thing.  The more you worry, the more they will
>> worry.  I personally believe many fear reactions in dogs originate in our
>> own fears.  Common sense is important.  even if you take a dog to a 
>> concert
>> and you find that the decision was the wrong one don't fret about it – 
>> chalk
>> it up as a learning experience, be really supportive and confident around
>> your guide dog and you will find that the team will get over any 
>> temporary
>> trauma you experienced.
>>
>> There is no single right nor wrong answer here.  Only you can know best.
>> The more you work with a guide dog the more you will learn about what
>> decisions are the right ones for the both of you.
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>> Michael Hingson
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marion 
>> Gwizdala
>> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 03:47 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu help
>>
>> The question of whether or not to bring your guide dog to a concert 
>> depends
>> upon several factors. My primary consideration is the type of seating 
>> that
>> will be available. I went to a james Taylor concert at the Ice Palace in
>> Tampa, Florida (now the Tampa Bay Times Forum) and took my guide dog. I 
>> knew
>> my seating was in an area where there were folding chairs and lots of 
>> space.
>>
>> On the other hand, I went to an Eric Clapton concert in the same venue 
>> and
>> didn't take my dog. I knew the seating was fixed and there was very 
>> little
>> room for the dog. Whether or not to take your guide dog is a personal
>> decision only you can make after considering all the factors. Now that 
>> the
>> concert has come and gone, what did you decide?
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----From: "Larry D. Keeler" <lkeeler at comcast.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 8:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu help
>>
>>
>>> Depends on what kind of concert and how your dog reacts!  I'd take mine!
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Becky Sabo" <beckyasabo at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 8:35 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu help
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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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