[nagdu] Mentoring during convention

[National Association of Guide Dog Users]

Dear All,
	As I see it, the purpose of a mentor is less to help an individual
with their dog but more to help the guide dog user who is a first-time
delegate get to know the convention culture and protocol. It is my
assumption that a guide dog user knows how to work their dog; they just may
not know the ins & outs of convention, like where the relief areas are and
some basic protocol. It is also a way to help introduce first-timers to
others at convention so they don't feel so left out of things. Finally, it
would be a way of helping to enhance attendance at NAGDU meetings, something
we are always striving to improve!

Marion



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Leigland
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:46 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Mentoring during convention

I agree with you tracy. Each dog is different and each handler knows their
dog and what works best in handling. Wanting to know if I need help is one
thing but insisting on giving help or advice is quite another.
On 7/14/2013 8:44 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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