[nagdu] Heavy traffic.

Mon Apr 13 17:16:54 UTC 2015

Wow Daryl that’s great!
i am so glad it’s working for you.
it doesn’t surprise me though.  really, this stuff is a miracle worker.

Vivianna

> On Apr 13, 2015, at 12:12 PM, Daryl Marie via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I would SO second this!
> 
> Thanks to Vivianna for praising Rescue Remedy... I was a bit skeptical at first, but figured I should give it a try.  I don't know what's in there that works, but it does!  I have been giving it to Jenny on days where we have severe pressure changes (including temperature fluctuations of 40 degrees every 12 hours), and she has STOPPED BARKING!  Whether her ears hurt less, or she's just dealing with it better, I honestly just don't care, because she is calm and focused!  It would definitely be something to try with your dog, Deanna, in addition to contacting the school and (in the meantime) either finding alternate routes or just walking down the sidewalk past the cars.
> 
> Good luck, Deanna!
> 
> Daryl
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org> Sent: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:06:55 -0600 (MDT) Subject: Re: [nagdu] Heavy traffic.  Hi All. if this was my dog, first of all, i would use rescue remedy whenever i am going out and will have to walk in heavy traffic. then, i would carry the leash in my right hand and, when i hear a big truck coming, i would start talking to my dog; her comes a truck. it’s no big deal, it’s just a truck. a nice loud truck. blah blah blah. you can use gentle pressure on the leash to keep him from veering away. i would not stop, however, since stopping is the behavior that you do not want, keep going. i would be calling the school as well. after all, you did specifically ask for a dog that can work well in this sort of situation. and, remember, you can use the rescue remedy on yourself as well. probably not a bad idea as, i am sure you are becoming stressed over the whole situation. i sure would be.  smiley. Vivianna 	 > On Apr 13, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Danielle Sykora via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > My dog has never had any problem with traffic so I can't say I have > experienced this myself. These tecniques are ones I have used with my > dog on his only fear issue, potentially aggressive dogs, that might be > helpful. > > If you use food rewards, you could try giving Mambo a treat when a > large vehicle passes by and he remains calm. You could start when the > vehicle is farther away and gradually decrease the distance at which > you reward for calmness. You could apply the same with praise, giving > praise as soon as you hear a large vehicle and continuing until it has > passed. If it is possible, you could ask your dog to perform a task he > particularly enjoys in the presence of these vehicle. For example, my > dog loves the touch command for some reason so I will ask him to > "touch" when he seems to be distracted or stressed. > > Just some thoughts > Danielle and Thai > On 4/13/15, Marianne Denning via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote: >> When you hear or see a big vehicle coming stop and work to calm him. >> Then give him a treat and praise and continue on your way. >> >> On 4/13/15, Deanna Lewis via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote: >>> Good morning all, >>> I have been home just over a week with my new dog, Mambo. He is doing >>> well >>> so far, but we are having a slight issue. As many of you know, I had to >>> retire my previous guide early, due to fear and anxiety issues. The thing >>> that really increased his fears was travelling on the busy street that we >>> live on. So, I specifically requested a dog that is good with heavy >>> traffic >>> and loud noises. During training, Mambo and I did a lot of work in heavy >>> traffic areas with buses and trucks travelling by. The streets we worked >>> on >>> during class were very similar to our home environment, there was no >>> grass >>> between the sidewalks and the street. The only difference that there may >>> have been, was that the sidewalks here are a bit more narrow. He did well >>> with traffic during class, but now that we have been home I've noticed >>> he's >>> acting a bit timid with the traffic. >>> When a bus or truck goes by, he will either slow down or stop. At times, >>> he >>> has even pulled away from the traffic and veered into driveways. He seems >>> fine when cars go by, it's just the bigger vehicles that make him act >>> like >>> this. I should also say that the traffic is on our right and coming >>> towards >>> us, not from behind. >>> I know you may be wondering if I am anxious about the traffic because of >>> Pascal's issues, and maybe Mambo is reacting to that. But, I really don't >>> think that is it. I've been working very hard to not pass my previous >>> fears >>> onto the new dog. Months ago, I did notice that when travelling with my >>> cane, I did get nervous at this difficult intersection, even without a >>> dog. >>> But, I have not been feeling stressed or anxious while walking down this >>> street in a long time. >>> Another unusual thing about this is that Mambo tends to walk in the >>> middle >>> of the sidewalk, he does not hug the left side (which would be furthest >>> from >>> the street). So, I am not sure if the traffic is really bothering him or >>> not. >>> If this continues, I will definitely call my field rep and ask that he >>> come >>> visit me or give me some advice. >>> Do you all know any techniques or tricks that I can try to get him more >>> used >>> to the buses and trucks that frequently pass by? >>> I thought about doing obedience exercises on the sidewalk, next to the >>> street. Any other ideas? >>> What should I do when he slows down or stops? I have been telling him to >>> hopp up if he starts to veer into driveways. >>> Thank you all so much! >>> Deanna and Mambo >>> >>> >>> -- >>> This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com >>> >>> Sent from the Clovernook email system >>> _______________________________________________ >>> nagdu mailing list >>> nagdu at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> nagdu: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/marianne%40denningweb.com >>> >> >> >> -- >> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA >> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired >> (513) 607-6053 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> nagdu mailing list >> nagdu at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> nagdu: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/dsykora29%40gmail.com >> > > _______________________________________________ > nagdu mailing list > nagdu at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/irishana%40gmail.com  _______________________________________________ nagdu mailing list nagdu at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/crazymusician%40shaw.ca
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