[nagdu] Writing a blog

[Buddy Brannan]

Whenever someone asks if my dog bites, I usually say, “Only on [insert current day of the week]”. As for the “I didn’t even see your dog”, to me that’s the highest compliment I and my dog can be paid. If you didn’t see him, he’s doing a really good job of staying unobtrusively out of the way. 

— 
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name



> On Oct 29, 2014, at 11:44 AM, Emily Michael via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh, how could I forget my favorite comment of all time:
> 
> “I didn’t even see him there!”
> 
> to which I respond, “Maybe YOU need a dog.”
> 
> Craig, I love your response to the question about biting. I’m going to steal that and use it.
> 
> Best,
> Emily & York
> ---
> Emily K. Michael
> emily.k.michael at gmail.com
> Blog: http://areyouseeingthis.wordpress.com/
> 
> "Nowhere, Love, will world exist but within."
> - Rainer Maria Rilke
> 
> On Oct 29, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Craig Heaps <craig.heaps at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> I get the common questions.
>> Is that a Lab?
>> How old is he?
>> How long have you had him?
>> Is he your first guide dog?
>> (Because I live in the Bay Area): Did you get him at that place in Marin? (Guide Dogs for the Blind)
>> May I pet him? Or I know we're not supposed to pet service dogs (but would it be okay?)
>> 
>> Most of the comments are:
>> What a beautiful dog.
>> He's so well behaved.
>> My family, cousin, co-worker used to raise guide dog puppies.
>> These dogs are amazing.  You know, they have dogs that can tell diabetics when their blood sugar is low.
>> 
>> Most unusual?
>> Does that dog bite?  That came from a rough looking guy on BART when I was in training with GDB. My reply: He's trained to do what I tell him to do.
>> 
>> Craig and Chase
>> craig.heaps at comcast.net
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emily Michael via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Daryl Marie" <crazymusician at shaw.ca>; "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:10 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Writing a blog
>> 
>> 
>> Ohhh yes!!!!
>> 
>> Curious questions:
>> 1. What kind of dog is he? To my obvious lab: is he a labrador?
>> 2. How old is he?
>> 3. And perhaps my favorite: He looks just like [insert name of beloved departed family pet].
>> 
>> Misconceptions:
>> 1. How does he know when to cross the street? Does he read the traffic lights?
>> 2. So…he just knows where you’re going? You just pick up the handle and go?
>> 
>> 
>> What a fun blog idea, Daryl! I can’t wait till it goes up!
>> 
>> Take care,
>> Emily & York
>> ---
>> Emily K. Michael
>> emily.k.michael at gmail.com
>> Blog: http://areyouseeingthis.wordpress.com/
>> 
>> "Nowhere, Love, will world exist but within."
>> - Rainer Maria Rilke
>> 
>> On Oct 29, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Daryl Marie via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> I am writing a blog post on questions/comments/misconceptions about guide dogs and dog teams.
>>> Would people be willing to help by writing me questions you commonly get asked, or weird ones that you've been asked?
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Daryl
>>> 
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