[nagdu] quiet toys

[Emily Michael]

Thanks to everyone for the helpful responses! I have decided against bringing a toy for him, so we’ll see how the next show goes. 

I’m preparing a piece for Classical Minnesota Public Radio on getting my guide dog used to life with a musician. I’ll share that when it’s published. 


Best,
Emily & York
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On Sep 29, 2014, at 12:02 AM, Danielle Antoine via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Oh Becky and Jake. Laughing! My second dog was like this....easily
> excitable. You bet not dare give anything command in an asking playful
> voice. She'd roll on the floow four paws up.
> I agree with the consensus. If he fidgets, he will soon learn to lie
> quietly. This is work after all.
> 
> On 9/28/14, Nicole Torcolini via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I agree with most of what has been said. For the most part, your dog should
>> not need to be entertained. If you find that your dog is restless quite
>> often, this might be a sign that he needs more opportunities outside of
>> work
>> to get rid of some of his energy. That being said, I do agree with Raven
>> that younger dogs sometimes do need something to keep them occupied.
>> JMHO, stuffed toys are a big no no for pet and service dogs alike,
>> especially for leaving a dog unattended. The dog will chew open the toy and
>> then eat the stuffing and/or make a huge mess either from the stuffing or
>> from getting sick from eating the stuffing. Also, many stuffed toys have
>> plastic noses and eyes that can be hazardous. If you are dead set on it
>> being a stuffed toy, then there are stuffed toys that are made especially
>> for dogs which have a harder outside and, if I remember correctly, no
>> plastic parts.
>> Besides stuffed toys, you might be able to find a rubber toy that does not
>> make too much noise when the dog chews on it, just make sure 110% that it
>> is
>> not something that your dog can break apart and eat. Lexia can chew through
>> certain brands of rubber toys in two minutes. Oh, and they excel at find
>> any
>> weak points in toys.
>> Finally, there are rope toys. Some dogs will pull them apart and eat them
>> while others will just pull them apart and leave the pieces laying around,
>> but these might be quieter than rubber toys.
>> 
>> Nicole and Lexia
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven Tolliver
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 8:13 AM
>> To: debby phillips; NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide
>> Dog
>> Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] quiet toys
>> 
>> Emily,
>> First, I applaud you for understanding that your pup is young and that he
>> needs to keep entertained. Some younger dogs do not settle as easily or sit
>> quietly for as long as adult dogs do.
>> Unfortunately, I'm not sure of any quiet dog toys that would really keep
>> York entertained. Soft toys would be gutted and shredded, and hard toys,
>> even antlers or hooves, would make noise with all the grinding, crunching,
>> and scraping of the teeth on the toy.
>> The best thing is to help your dog settle, and reinforce sitting quietly.
>> Give treats or just praise and pats every so often. Also, try to make your
>> dog as comfortable as possible so that he will sleep during these long
>> sessions of needing to be still and quiet. Perhaps take his harness off so
>> he can relax easier. Some dogs are just not able to relax with the harness
>> on.
>> 
>> On 9/28/14, debby phillips via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi, I agree with Cindy.  Soon your dog will just sigh, and go to
>>> sleep.  On occasion if I know that a floor will be hard and possibly
>>> cold, I will bring a blanket on the floor.  This does make for a
>>> little more comfortable time for the dog.  But I only do it if I know
>>> that the floor will be cold and hard.  Most of the time I don't know,
>>> and wish I had brought something, and end up letting my dog lie on my
>>> jacket if there seems to be
>>> discomfort.     Debby and Neena
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