[nagdu] families and guide dogs

Wed May 8 15:16:22 UTC 2013

Tracy its *jealousy!*  grin,  I have been following this discussion with 
interest because I have had this from time to time.  Its hard to remember 
that we are the ones who went through all the hard work and training with 
our dogs, not our families.  Our dogs are first dogs they are not going to 
be perfect, we need to be able to trust our own judgment and other people 
including family need to mind their own business!  Just my 2 cents.

Julie Phillipson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] families and guide dogs

> 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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