[nagdu] Mentoring during convention

[melissa R green]

Mentoring would be good.
As long as the mentor isn't trying to be condescending and treat the mentee 
like a child that doesn't know anything.
I liked it when there was a gDF trainer at the convention my first year with 
my dog.  She was very helpful.
I also liked it that other schools would try and help, by giving 
suggestions.  If needed.
You still had the choice to take the suggestions or ignore them.
Blessings,
Melissa Green and PJ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dmgina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Mentoring during convention


Just do what you feel is best for you and dog.
Then you will still be a team.

Dar
Every saint has a past,
Every sinner has a future


On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Tami Jarvis <tami at poodlemutt.com> wrote:

> Tracy,
>
> When I was having trouble with Mitzi at that now long-ago convention, I 
> did notice that some people can be offensive as heck without really 
> trying, and usually at just the wrong moment. It's hard to settle your dog 
> when you want to bite someone. /lol/
>
> At the same time, others could say *exactly* the same thing in a way that 
> was completely inoffensive and even helpful. I learned a lot from those 
> people that I needed because I was a super new guide dog user. Well, I can 
> still learn from people who know how to give information and tips. /smile/ 
> Unsolicited advice given in the form of direct insult still makes me want 
> to bite someone.
>
> I've been wondering if there is any sort of fomalized etiquette for such 
> interactions between guide dog users? Or if one could be developed or 
> something? I've been mulling that over since the topic came up and haven't 
> gotten beyond a vague notion of a list of rules or something... Well, I've 
> read my Emily Post, but you could never tell, so for me to be thinking 
> etiquette is a little silly. But it's a thought that maybe someone can do 
> something with?
>
> Tami
>
> On 07/14/2013 07:44 AM, Tracy Carcione wrote:
>> I think having mentors during convention is a good idea, but it would
>> have to be done thoughtfully.  As someone said, speaking of her
>> convention experience, there are people who think they know everything
>> there is to know about guide dogs, and are more than willing to share
>> their opinion with someone they perceive as knowing less, and that can
>> be obnoxious.
>> If my dog is acting up, and I'm trying to get him back under control,
>> and someone starts giving me unsolicited advice, which I probably
>> already know, well, I'd like to give that person a good, sharp leash
>> correction, too.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
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