[nagdu] several topics in to one post

[Rebecca Ilniski]

hi everyone.  Jule, I can imagine that the speed of your dog can be 
frustrating.  I remember one day in college my first guide Abra didn't 
want to go to class so she wanted to just go for a walk.  It was very 
frustrating and I ended up getting to class late.  I think she was about 
5 or 6 when this happened and perhaps we were both tired that day and 
she picked up on the fact that I wasn't crazy about that class.  In any 
case, I hope that the situation improves for you.
Gary, I usually just take my dog out to relieve with just the leash on.  
Otherwise the harness is always on unless we are in a small vehicle and 
then I can just remove the handle to make Zeb more comfortable.
Regarding flying, when I went to class I didn't have a problem going to 
and from with the security or the seating.  I sat in a regular seat and 
it was a window seat.  Both flights were direct and each time I had a 
pleasant seat mate to talk with.  On the way home, I sat next to a guy 
from China and we talked about all sorts of things until another 
passenger asked him to be quiet because he was trying to sleep.  I plan 
to fly again next summer to visit Zeb's puppy raiser so I'll let you all 
know how the flight goes then.
I have a crate here at home and prefer to use that instead of a tie 
down.  The door stays open and at night Zeb goes in and sleeps.  When I 
shower I usually crate him as he loves to get in to napkins and anything 
paper.  He has his nyla toys and his favorite game is tug.  That's about 
all that I can think of for now.

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Rebecca and Zeb
email: rilniski at gmail.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/rebeccai5
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