[nagdu] quiet toys

[Janice Toothman]

Hi Emily,
I had taken my guide dog Destiny before she was retired due to seizures 
to many symphony concerts that lasts two to two and half hours.  She 
would just sleep through them and only occasionally be startled by loud 
drums.  However, she would could be quickly settled with some comforting 
hand pats and a command to lay down.

I have not ever thought to bring toys to occupy her.  I considered the 
situation similar to a classroom where she should just lay quietly.
Janice
On 9/28/2014 6:35 AM, Cindy Ray via nagdu wrote:
> If the dog was well behaved, then that’s what he needs to be. I wouldn’t start bringing toys to a concert or other performance. The dog is trained to be quiet, let that training solidify. Perhaps others have a different view of this than do I. You just don’t want them to be able to chew the straps of the harness.
> Cindy
>
> On Sep 27, 2014, at 10:06 PM, Emily Michael via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> This weekend, my guide dog York made his first appearance at the symphony! We attended the season opener, and he was very well-behaved, if a little bored.
>>
>> Since these performances are at least two hours long, I’d love to bring a toy to keep him occupied, but I can’t think of a quiet toy. He is still a young thing, and he destroys any soft toys.
>>
>> I welcome any suggestions for keeping a pup quiet. Feel free to email me off-list at emily.k.michael at gmail.com.
>>
>> Thanks, all!
>>
>> Best,
>> Emily & York
>>
>>
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