[nagdu] They know the dog is working?

[Larry D Keeler]

Right on! Marion! I actually did that once! Well not actually touched 
someone but this woman kept on following me and insisting that she would pet 
Holly. I finally asked if I could pet her! She yelled and cussed at me but I 
said that the day I could pet her was the day she could pet my dog! Haven't 
heard from her sence, but of course, that's just what I wanted! Wonder what 
I would have done if she' said yes!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Abigail Bolling'" <violingirl30794 at gmail.com>; "'NAGDU Mailing List, 
the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] They know the dog is working?


> Abigail,
>
> I had a similar experience yesterday and I will tell you how I
> handled it. I am the music Director at a church. A woman who has been 
> there
> a very long time was outside chatting with newcomers. The newcomers asked
> about my dog and if they could pet it. I told them my dog didn't get 
> petted
> while he was on duty. The woman said, "You're not supposed to pet him, but
> the truth is I sneak a pat from time-to-time." I told the woman that she
> knew better and this was not good etiquette, whether I knew it or not. She
> replied that she knew that but did it anyway. I told her that petting my 
> dog
> and taking advantage of the fact that I couldn't see her doing so was very
> rude and the newcomers agreed. She said Sarge was irresistible, again
> admitting she knew it was not acceptable but did it anyway. I asked her 
> how
> it would feel if I just walked up to her and started touching her
> inappropriately and she said she would be offended. "so, don't pet my dog
> because this is offensive, too!" was my reply.
>
> If someone pets your dog, especially when they know it is improper,
> do not feel hesitant to ask them to stop. If they disregard your request,
> tell them that petting your dog is as rude as it would be if they touched
> you without your permission. JMHO.
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Abigail Bolling
> via nagdu
> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 10:06 AM
> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
> Subject: [nagdu] They know the dog is working?
>
> Hi all,
> I'd like to start this out with saying I hope you all had a great holiday.
> And hope the new year is good for you and your furry friends.
> Now I have a serious question for you all?
> My mothers employees are almost like family. Mother has been at her place 
> of
> employment for over 30 years, and her staff all love dogs.
>
> This one woman walked up to Jada this morning and started trying to get 
> jada
> to play with her.  Jada was in harness, and since we were in public, I
> corrected her for reacting. The woman then continued talking to jada 
> saying
> "sorry puppy. I didn't mean to get you in trouble, I know I shouldn't be
> talking to you because you're working."
>
> What do/would you guys do in this situation? Since this happens every time 
> I
> go to work with my mother.
>
>
> Abigail Bolling
> "Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart, and just let the 
> music
> play." (Julie Anderson Diamond)
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