[nagdu] Guide dogs and teacher observations

Tue Aug 5 12:57:48 UTC 2014

Hi Danielle.
I did teacher observations a long time ago.  I don't recall having any
access problems, though some of the kids in the inner city school where I
was were scared of my dog.  They just kept their distance.
I think, as in many things, confidence can make a difference.  If I walk
in as if I have every right to be there and I don't expect any trouble, I
usually don't get any.  If I go in timid and appologetic, people might be
more inclined to try and push me around.  Not that one has to be an
arrogant so-and-so, but calm self-assurance goes a long way, in my
experience.
Good luck.  My teacher observations convinced me I wasn't cut out for the
job.
Tracy

> I have never had the issue of alergies address yet. I just got my dog in
> Jye so this is all still new to me. And yes, Nicole I think the rules
> would be different in a school system than in public where they can't tell
> you to leave because someone is alergic and thinglike that. I haven't
> started classes yet so haven't encountered the issues yet. And I'm sure
> it's different in a Special Education classroom. I do plan on talking to
> my professors about it but I also wanted to ask other guide dog users
> about their experiences.
>
> Danielle and Willa
>
>
>> On Aug 5, 2014, at 6:01 AM, Star Gazer via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>            Also remember that schools have real good
>> ventilation systems. Kids are germ factories and if schools weren't
>> ventilated well, everybody would be dead or home sick all the time.
>> I suggest you take this as an opportunity to learn about a real world
>> problem and address it with your instructors. That's why they're their.
>> Also know that a lot of schools have dogs on the premises now, mostly in
>> the
>> counceling and other therapy areas. If they can be there, so can yours.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane via
>> nagdu
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2014 1:05 AM
>> To: 'Danielle Burton'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of
>> Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and teacher observations
>>
>> Danielle,
>>
>> First tell me how you address the allergy issue with your college
>> classmates, persons on board the airplane you are flying on, or persons
>> in
>> your church?
>>
>> Diane
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
>> Burton
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 7:42 PM
>> To: Star Gazer
>> Cc: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and teacher observations
>>
>> They apparently do, but I am still at the beginning of the teacher
>> program
>> so I haven't had training on that yet. Just general stuff and some
>> observation in a Kindergarten class. But that still doesn't solve the
>> problem with kids having alergies.
>>
>> Danielle and Willa
>>
>>
>>>> On Aug 4, 2014, at 10:07 PM, "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>       Maybe a dumb question, but if you're a special ed major, don't
>>> they teach you how to deal with a child that is frightened or well has
>>> other special needs?
>>> My suggestion is to get a portable crate, set it up and put the dog in
>>> there.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
>>> Burton via nagdu
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 7:59 PM
>>> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
>>> Subject: [nagdu] Guide dogs and teacher observations
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all: I am an education major and I have some questions about having
>>> a guide dog when doing teacher observations. For all you teachers out
>>> there how did you do it with a dog? Also, I will be in Special
>>> education classrooms. How do I handle that situation? What if a child
>>> is alergic to dogs? Or frightened? I know when I get my own classroom
>>> it will be easier because my pup can just lay under my desk op behind
>>> it but that's a long way away. Any advice on what works and what
>>> doesn't and how school staff accommoadte would be helpful.
>>>
>>> Danielle and Willa
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