[nagdu] Writing a blog

[Buddy Brannan]

Even better than “Your dog looks tired” is “Awwww, your dog looks soon sad!” He’s a lab. That’s his face. He knows how to work it. Next?

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



> On Oct 30, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Raven Tolliver via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> About misconceptions:
> Is he a seeing eye dog? Or Is he a leader dog?
> Hate that question! I always say he's from a different school and
> explain that guide dog is the generic term.
> What is your dog's name?
> My stock response is Celestial Seasonings. It's a joke among me and my
> friends after reading a story about a golden retriever named Lipton.
> After my dog stands up from a long nap under my desk: Your dog looks tired.
> Um no, I think he looks like he just woke up.
> Is your dog always working? or Does he ever get to play?
> Wow, your dog doesn't even look at me when I talk to him!
> Who takes care of your dog for you?
> Can I give your dog a chip, doughnut, insert nonsensical food item?
> 
> 
> The questions about dog breed are not as stupid as you might think.
> There are people who sincerely do not know which characteristics are
> specific to which dog breed.
> Please also talk about inappropriate behaviors. Petting working dogs,
> making kissing, whistling, or attention-getting noises, and even
> grabbing any of the equipment to offer so-called "assistance."
> 
> 
> 
> On 10/29/14, Nicole Torcolini via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hahahaha. I honestly don't know where some people get some of their crazy
>> ideas.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Dyer via
>> nagdu
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 3:59 PM
>> To: Craig Heaps; NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog
>> Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Writing a blog
>> 
>> I called to arrange transportation to a medical appointment. The
>> reservationist asked me if I was bringing my watch dog.
>> 
>> Shannon and the Acelet
>> On Oct 29, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Craig Heaps via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> 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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