[nagdu] New Guidedog user

[blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com]

Hi Elizabeth,
Glad to hear that you'll be getting your dog soon. I am Aleeha Dudley with seeing-eye dog Dallas. There are special toileting harnesses that you can use to make it easier to pick up after your dog, but, I find that, once I got to know my dog, it was very easy for me to know exactly where he went to pick it up. That being said, it may be difficult for you if you have a balance or mobility issue to pick up.
As for presenting, you could put your dog at a stay while laying down to keep him under control. You could also just keep his leash in your hand and heal him with you. Most dogs will stay calm, or you can teach him to sit after you stop.
I hope this helps,
Aleeha and Dallas

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> On Jun 25, 2014, at 9:39 PM, Elisabeth D'sylva-Clark via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, my name is Elisabeth and I am on the waiting list of two Guidedog providers.  I'm mostly excited about getting a guidedog but have a few questions.  As far as toileting goes, is there some sort of harness that can help you toilet your dog and clean up easily?
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> Also, when travelling with a guidedog, if you are at a workshop where you have to get up in front of an audience, how can you keep your dog from following you around the room if you have to make a presentation or something similar?
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> If any of you could answer my questions, that would be great as I'm really interested in your experiences and how you have combated these issues.
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