[nagdu] families and guide dogs

Tracy Carcione carcione at access.net
Wed May 8 12:13:18 UTC 2013 

My husband is frequently critical of Ben.  It's true that Ben can be a 
sniff-monster, but it sometimes seems like my husband only sees his faults, 
and not his excellence in other areas.  Even when he doesn't say anything, I 
can tell he's impatient when I'm correcting Ben. It bugs me.  I am happy to 
go out without my husband, and just enjoy working my dog.
I don't have a fix, except to snap back at him and tell him to stop bugging 
me.  It can be very annoying.
Tracy


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Wurtzel" <marywurtzel at att.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 6:58 PM
Subject: [nagdu] families and guide dogs


> Hello,
> I am wondering if any of you have trouble with members of your family 
> giving
> you advice about what you are doing wrong to handle your dog?  I am 
> talking
> about my sighted kids, too.  Even when I am doing what I need to do, such 
> as
> making Felix settle down under the table in a restaurant, or to lay down 
> at
> some kind of meeting they seem to think I am not going fast enough.  They
> will admit when Felix is doing a great job guiding but will point out how 
> he
> put his nose down on the floor to eat something left there on the way out 
> of
> a restaurant.   They want to take over and correct him.  I tell them not 
> to
> do that, and it goes over their heads. My husband is an avid cane user but
> has no problem with me having a dog.  Even so, he can be overly critical
> sometimes, too.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of melissa R green
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:39 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu grooming
>
> I use the Furminator.
> It works really well.
> I was upset because I thought I had lost mine.
> When I was at the school they suggested not to use the Furminator.  I 
> think
> there is a change now.  I have other friends that use it.
> Blessings,
> Sincerely,
> Melissa and Pj
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>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sheila Leigland" <sleigland at bresnan.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>
>
> thanks for the info. I've never seen a furminator but it sounds
> interesting.
> we are going to the national convention this year and would like to keep
> the hair under control.and hopefully we won't be running around with
> coats that we don't want. lo.
> On 5/6/2013 10:23 AM, Darla Rogers wrote:
>> Hi Sheila,
>>
>> Can you use the Furminator on them?  Some dogs don't like it, but if
>> you run it down their cots, applying little pressure, it gets rid of a 
>> lot
>> of the hair that falls out on your floors and gets on your clothes.
>> Some groomers have a shedless treatment; they work fairly well,
>> after the first day or so, but, in my personal opinion, you can do as
>> well,
>> for less money than a furminator.
>> I also like a Tropiclean product; I'll have to look up exactly what
>> it is, but it is water-based and doesn't dry the coat and conditions the
>> coat and makes it smell nice.  Oxy-Clean, but the same company is great
>> for
>> itching; I have even used it on my cats; it is gentle and water-based too
>> with herbs to soothe the itching; I haven't had to use steroid injections
>> for years because of these products, but I'm not saying  they might not 
>> be
>> needed in certain situations, but as any of you know who have had to go
>> the
>> steroid route, it comes with its own set of problems.
>> If you don't have a Furminator of your own, maybe someone has one
>> you could try, and I'd buy from amazon.com/ or somewhere similar; the 
>> vets
>> seem to get a hefty mark-up on the things.
>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheila 
>> Leigland
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:09 AM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>> darla
>> we have two golden retriever guides. Does a topical preparation help with
>> shedding? If so what do you rerecommend..
>> On 5/6/2013 9:16 AM, Darla Rogers wrote:
>>> Why do you think your dog has a double coat?  It insulates against
>>> heat, bold and humidity.  Sorry; if your groomer is doing this, it is
>>> irresponsible and unhealthy for the dog.
>>> Usually good grooming  and a topical product, unless there is an
>>> allergy, should keep Ace looking and feeling his best.
>>> Remember, many groomers, while they may do a good job, will do what
>>> you ask, unless it will kill a dog, which this won't, but they are
>>> happy to take your money.
>>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:49 AM
>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>
>>> No, not so far and I have been doing it for about a year now.
>>> K&A
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:02 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>
>>> You did mention that before. Have you had any noticeable skin problems
>>> doing that?
>>>
>>> CL
>>>
>>> On May 6, 2013, at 6:25 AM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi, I may have mentioned this before but I get Ace shaved with a #7
>>>> clipper every month. I don't see it but my wife says that it reduces
>>>> the hair around our place by about 70%. I made a special deal with
>>>> the groomer and got a good rate. Fortunately he is just four blocks
>>>> away.
>>>> K&A
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
>>>> Rogers
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:20 AM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>
>>>> I think we are all guiklty oif that, from time to time, Cindy Rae,
>>>> but whennever I am grooming, it takes me awhile, so I don't feel so
>>>> bad if I miss a day here and there, but i know people who have a
>>>> place near or at work where they can do some grooming on break which
>> helps, too.
>>>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:13 PM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>
>>>> I wonder if most everyone grooms every day. I have to confess to
>>>> being a little lax on it sometimes, but I have come to realize more
>>>> and more that this is a really bad thing, so I'm doing way better. I
>>>> didn't let him go long, but there does get to be way too much hair.
>>>>
>>>> CL
>>>>
>>>> On May 5, 2013, at 9:24 PM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>> Hello
>>>>> As of now Figby is resting in the crate. Hubby will sleep close by
>>>>> for
>>>>> 2 nights just to make sure we have no probs. He ate his rice and
>>>>> canned chicken but did still have liquid when Alex took him before
>>>>> bed. To Cindy, I don't know. He loves his dog but lets just say he
>>>>> could be a bit more responsible about grooming. Ever since we got
>>>>> married last year, this actually one of the huge things we um don't
>>>>> see eye to eye on. I just automatically assumed that people take
>>>>> care of
>>>> the dogs everyday.
>>>>> Jessica Diaz
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:42 PM
>>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, Jessica, I hope they are able to discern what is wrong with
>>>>> the poor pup. That is hard. I know your husband is having a tough
>>>>> time; does this make him less attentive to Figby?
>>>>>
>>>>> CL
>>>>>
>>>>> On May 5, 2013, at 10:57 AM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Hello
>>>>>> My husband's Figby is at the vet and the vet said it looks like a
>>>>>> stomach bug. He is getting some medis and will be on a bland diet
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> 3 days. While the vet was checking him over, they found 2 huge hard
>>>>>> masses. They are very concerned and want to run tests right now. So
>>>>>> that is what is happening. I'm sort of frustrated because I have
>>>>>> noticed some changes in Figby before this but I think my husband is
>>>>>> having a very hard time with the fact that Figby is 9 and is
>>>>>> retiring at the end of this year. Please all keep him in your
>>>>>> thoughts and
>>>> prayers.
>>>>>> Jessica Diaz
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