[nagdu] Help for obese dogsRE: Control of Guide Dog Issue

[Darla Rogers]

Dear Deanna,

	That happened to me; my school threatened to take the dog back; they
never offered to help me learn the neighborhood which had very curvy
streets--my husband already owned a home there, and even when you hung on
your own, neighborhoods are sometimes harder to learn that it first would
appear--anyway, after we talked about the dog's weight the first time, my
beloved sister died unexpectedly and to say I had a hard year, is putting it
mildly.
	So, when follow-up happened again, the same issue came up; I still
was no0t offered the help I needed, and then I learned my husband was
feeding more than I wanted the dog to have.  Ultimately, my dog wasn't
taken, but I'll never ever be threatened by a school again.
	Now, the gentleman you speak of was helped by having his dog slimmed
down, and I'm sure they went over not feeding people food and how many
calories treats have; I'd either call the school or realize this dog is
going to always be that way and hope he isn't given a dog  again.
	I'm watching Mr. Huck's weight very closely; I think, now that he is
on a different food I think he can be cut down by .5 cups, but he is getting
lots of exercise, because he loves to work, but my retired guide doesn't
like to work, but hubby walks her on the trail of our subdivision every
day--he is blind--but the trail is paved and sight din't required for him to
walk her on a leash, and she loves it and still has a very svelte figure.
Darla & hardworking Huck


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:00 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Help for obese dogsRE: Control of Guide Dog Issue

I do think overweight and obese dogs are more common nowadays, just like
people! My dog has always been a big boy, and was a bit overweight, but now
he has lost 7 pounds and looks fantastic. He looks great at 77 pounds. He
gained his weight due to not working for a few weeks on and off, due to me
having 8 eye surgeries in less than a year. But, as soon as we started to
work every day, and cut his food a bit, he slimmed down pretty quickly.
I know this one person, who has a black lab that is severely obese. He is
about 20-22 inches at the shoulders, and weighs at least 115. The poor thing
gets out of breath just from walking a block or two. The handler goes
overboard in feeding this dog. He gives him treats constantly and I am sure
that he eats people food a lot at home. He is also very misbehaved.  The
handler will not listen to people when they kindly make suggestions about
the dog's weight. I know that the school took him away a few years back, and
got some of the weight off. But, as soon as they came back home, he went
back to his old habits. I wish there were something more I could do to help
in this situation. Have any of you witnessed this type of issue. How could
you help out the dog and handler?
Deanna and Pascal


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jimmy
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:21 PM
To: National Association of Guide Dog Users Gwizdala
Subject: [nagdu] Control of Guide Dog Issue

Greetings friends,
	Hope everyone is well. I did not mean to have the topic get off of
handlers controling their dogs and being accountable in pertaining to one of
the dogs that was involved in my situation being a pit. I know many are very
passionate about taht breed and feel they are misconceived. I have other
feelings on the matter. However, I agree totally taht no matter what the
breed the dog it- whether lab or shepherd- that dog can become aggressiveand
if not controled or appropriate steps taken, can have unfortunate
consequences. Here is a topic I am curious about your input on. This subject
was brought up at our convention- that is the issue with obesity of our
service animals. What arey your thoughts? This was a new issue  I was
unaware of, if it is really an issue. Did anyone notice an over weight issue
among service dogs  at the convention , those who have some vision?  
Thanks


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