[nagdu] Dogs in the Dorms

[Alyssa via nagdu]

I let others play with Sophie on my floor. I also took her in the hallway to play. My advice would be if possible, get a room on the first floor. This is easier in situations such as a dog not feeling well and needing to get outside. Also, in the event of a fire alarm, it means less time for your pup to deal with the noise and less chances for his paws to get stepped on by others as they evacuate the building.
Alyssa 

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> On May 16, 2014, at 9:05 AM, lizzy via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> I will be moving into a college dorm this fall and just figured I'd ask for advice/tips from any of you who have had guide dogs while living in them.  Since I've never dealt with a situation like this, I'm open to any advice, warnings, tips etc.  Here are a few questions that I've been thinking about:
> - Do you let your dog walk around the dorm off leash with you? Ex: While you do some laundry your dog is sitting beside you but not necessarily on leash.
> - Did you allow interactions with others while in the dorms?
> - Did you have a roommate? If so, was the dog an issue at all?
> - I've already purchased a compact pet vacuum and a huge sealed container for her food.  Are there any other extra supplies that I'll need to purchase?
> - Anything else that I should know or prepare before moving in?
> I know it's a while away, and that ultimately I'll have to decide how to handle these situations but I like to be prepared and it can't hurt to ask.
> Thanks,
> Lizzy
> 
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