[nagdu] good job by my dog

Fri May 10 15:58:06 UTC 2013

I know that I'll be nervous also but all that I can do is the best that 
I know how to do.
On 5/9/2013 8:14 PM, Mary Wurtzel wrote:
> 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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>> Julie McG
>> National Association of Guide dog Users board member,  National Federation
>> of the Blind performing arts division secretary, Missouri Association of
>> Guide dog Users President, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind graduate 2008
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>> God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who
>> believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."
>> John 3:16
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