[nagdu] "what's his name?"

Thu Aug 6 23:15:28 UTC 2015

There are times when I don't care if people know my dog's name but there are other times when some instinct or some other thing jus sands out that I shouldn't use my dog's real name but it is often subjective for me. 

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> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:29 PM, Julie J. via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> With Monty, I do not use his name before guide commands.  Jetta was trained name first, then command.  I don't always use her name first because I'm sloppy like that.  she responds to what I want regardless, but her name first does get better results.
> 
> I do give out my dog's names to whoever asks.  It's extremely rare that I have someone call my dog by name.  Mostly I think people ask because they are trying to start a conversation and asking the dog's name is what pops in their head.   I don't think they really care much about what the dog's name actually is.
> 
> The exception is kids.  When I teach at the after school programs, the kids want to know names because they seem to like to ask questions about my specific dog and the specific name helps them communicate better.   They will say my dog's names and the dog will look, but that's it.  I've never had a kid call or attempt to get my dog to do some unauthorized thing.
> 
> There are a couple of people who know my dogs names and have used them inappropriately, but I'm not exactly sure how I would not tell my husband my dog's name.   I put these issues in the category of we need to have a chat, not an issue with giving out the name.
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> Julie
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> -----Original Message----- From: The Pawpower Pack via nagdu
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] "what's his name?"
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> Viviana and others,
> I've always been curious how you can keep from saying the name so others can hear it. I'm deaf so have no idea, but when I cue my dog, I use her name before the cue, so
> Soleil forward, or left or whatever.  People are going to hear it. So I trained her to ignore it if it's a stranger calling her, and to alert me to it if it's someone we know trying to get her attention to get my attention.
> But I'm curious if you don't use your dog's name when working her to prevent people from knowing it?
> 
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>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 7:52 PM, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> yes i agree but, letting them get away with calling him doesn’t teach them anything.
>> like, leave us alone.  lol.
>> 
>> Vivianna
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 7:51 PM, Cindy Ray via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> I don't think it matters much one way or the other if people know the dog's name, though if they do they often want to direct him. However, the tones of voice they use and their looks distract what's his name anyway.
>>> Cindy Lou Ray
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>>> Subject: [nagdu] "what's his name?"
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>>> i would say that this is the most common question that i get asked about my dog.  and, i never give it out.
>>> my school agrees with me.
>>> people want your dog’s name so that they can talk to him and distract him.  i tel folks that it is a working name and that i use it when giving my dog commands.
>>> 
>>> Vivianna
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 5:47 PM, Jennifer Woods via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Gotcha that makes sense so that they can make sure the dog is a match
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 3:15 PM, Danielle Burton <danielleburton94 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> I can clear this up. I'm a GEB grad and the policy is not to put your dogs name on Social Median the first week. You can on like Friday or Saturday after you get your dog.
>>>> 
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>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:06 PM, Jennifer Woods via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Matthew please do let me know I'm curious to know what you find out.
>>>>> Thank you
>>>>> Jennifer
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 2:18 PM, Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierckens at me.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Apparently from what I've been told, Guiding eyes says that we can't disclose the name of our dogs on social media after one week because of something to do with the puppy raiser beeing contacted, and they want to make sure the match works out. I'll let you all know the appropriate information in September.
>>>>> 
>>>>> God bless.
>>>>> Matthew Dierckens
>>>>> Certified Assistive Technology Specialistapparently Macintosh,
>>>>> Windows and IOS  Trainer U.S. number: 573-401-1018 Personal Email:
>>>>> matt.dierckens at me.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 16:36, Jennifer Woods via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have never heard of this policy before. Does it depend on the school? Which schools have the policy where you are not allowed to tell your dogs name?
>>>>> Thank you
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:43 AM, Deanna Lewis via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Congratulations on your new dog, he sounds sweet. I love my yellow lab, he is also a big tail wagger!
>>>>> I don't want this to come across in the wrong way, so please don't take any offense to this, as it's just my thoughts and opinions... But, I am not sure I really like the policies that some schools have about withholding a new dog's name. I think that the decision of when and even if you do want to share your dog's name with others should be up to the handler, not the school.
>>>>> Again, congratulations to you and your new dog. Best of luck in training!
>>>>> Deanna and Mambo
>>>>> 
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>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sean Moore
>>>>> via nagdu
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 6:21 PM
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>>>>> Cc: Sean Moore
>>>>> Subject: [nagdu] a new dog
>>>>> 
>>>>> So  today  is  dog day , the second  day  here at Southeastern,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I was  matched  with  a  yellow lab, male, (name withheld by Southeastern  guide lines)) but  so  far  he’s  good,  though  I wanted another  black lab  male, I  guess  a  yellow  lab  and being   a male is  half of what  I wanted.
>>>>> 
>>>>> He’s  more love me, then  Franklin  is, he wags  his  tail at a  good boy and  gives kisses, so  all  good things.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I’ll update  when I can
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sean  and the  mystery  yellow  dog.
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