[nagdu] Changing my Petting Policy

[Michael Hingson]

Hi,

I do not permit anyone to pet Africa while she is in harness.  If people
want to pet her and I have the time I will remove her harness and then allow
petting.  If I do not have time I politely explain that while the harness is
on she is working and cannot be petted and that I do not have time to remove
it now.  Especially when people go along with my wishes I thank them very
much.  If people still insist on petting Africa I will get more stern. 


Best,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 10:22 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Changing my Petting Policy

Hi everyone,

 

                The Handsome Huck is a people magnet and peo9ple are magnets
for him; there is some petting--last time going through a revolving
door--and I used to let him sit and be petted, but I don't believe this is
in the best interest of our working relationship?

                Any ideas?  Strategies?  Explanations?

Darla & Mister Socialite

 

 

Darla J. Rogers

djrogers0628 at gmail.com

 

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