[nagdu] good job by my dog

Fri May 10 02:14:08 UTC 2013

his is the ninth week since my original surgery.  I am still wearing a
brace.  I can walk with Felix now.  However, I have to go really really
slow. My favorite word is steady. After a few hours on the ankle I must ice
it again for the swelling problem.  I am praying that I will be even better
by national convention.
Speaking of convention, I have never had a guide dog there, but I have been
impressed with how behaved the dogs are.  Nothing is perfect,  with so much
activity and so many dogs in one place, I think the dogs I have watched
since going to our first national   convention  in 1981 have done a
marvelous job.  People always tend to talk about the bad stuff such as a
potty accident in front of an elevator, instead of looking at how well
hundreds of dogs are doing in an unfamiliar place.  I'm a bit nervous but
will try to do a good job with Felix.
Mary

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tami Jarvis
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:56 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] families and guide dogs

I think such a pamphlet sounds like just the thing!

I know what you mean, Julie, about sometimes being the one to rush the 
dog when the dog is actually slowing down for a very good reason. Oh, I 
am so guilty. Naturally, my dog just ignores me and does her job. Lucky 
for me, she ain't stupid, even when I am. /lol/

Tami

On 05/09/2013 05:46 PM, Tina Thomas wrote:
> Julie- I think a pamphlet about what to do and what not to do when around
> guide dog teams is an excellent idea.
> Tina and the girls
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie McGinnity
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 4:56 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] families and guide dogs
>
> This is a very interesting discussion.  I have had this problem.  The part
> of Marry's situation that I relate to the most is the people who rush my
> dog.  I have family members who like to rush Brie, especially when we are
> crossing streets.  I generally don't listen to them and let Brie do her
job.
> Just last weekend I was walking with my mother.
> Brie slowed down, and my mother got agrivated because Brie had slowed me
> down.  It turns out that we were nearing a high curb, and Brie wanted to
> make extra sure I didn't trip over it.  I attempted to use this as a
lesson
> for her.  Of course, I tend to rush my dog as well, and she doesn't listen
> if we are nearing curbs or about to cross streets.  So I guess there is no
> harm done.
>
> I suppose that you can tell them that your dog is working, and her job is
> not to listen to your family, but to you.  Tell them that if they can
> observe without being critical, then that would be great, but if they
can't,
> they shouldn't tell you anything about your dog when she is working.
>
> On a conference call  last night, the Missouri Association of Guide dog
> Users was discussing different guide dog related pamflets.
> Perhaps we need to have one specifically for the families and close
friends
> of guide dog users.
>
> On 5/9/13, Daniel <daniel.sweeney1 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> I have friends who tell me that Cass has turned her head too much this
>> way or that way, or that she looked too much at this person or that
>> person and shouldn't she just be looking straight ahead. I tell them
>> to just mind their own business and let her do her job. She looks this
>> way or that way to know what is around her. I can tell if she is doing
>> something wrong. I know what she is supposed to be doing more than
>> they do. I tell them that if they see Cass snatch a pancake off a
>> plate while we are going to our table in a café, then they can let me
>> know, but other than that, keep quiet.
>>
>> Daniel and Cass
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary
>> Wurtzel
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 4:59 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> 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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