[nagdu] Puppy raising, taking the pup in public

[The Pawpower Pack]

When my dog is working, she's on task, but if we are with family or friends— most of whom have dogs— she's just a dog, like the rest of them, playing in the yard, or at the dog park as frequently happens when my family gets together, we do family dogpark trips. 
I know that there is a possibility she could get hurt when playing. She could also get hurt working, or sitting at my feet waiting for a bus, or could become ill with something like kidney disease or cancer.  I want her to have a balance between work and play.  
I am a dog person and always ask my friends and family how their pets are, cats or dogs. It doesn't bother me at all if people ask about my dogs.  People still ask about Laveau and Mill'E both of whom deal with cronic illnesses of one kind or another.  It makes me happy that people care about them.  
But everyone is different and really, that's a good thing.  If a person doesn't understand why you would want people to identify with your dog, that's there deal, but this matter in particular doesn't hurt anyone. So I think it's important to respect everyone's personal choice on this issue. 


 Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
Pawpower4me at gmail.com
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> On Aug 19, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Sonja O via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Fun to read everyone's personal thoughts on this subject.
> I try to balance work and play time for chief.
> He's on his toes a good 8-10 hours a day, walks many miles and works beautifully.
> I can tell that he really enjoys his personal time during weekly beach meetups or hikes with friends and their dogs.
> He's not the type that runs into a crowd and wants to play with everyone, but he has his friends in every group we hang out with and he does enjoy being a dog and let his mind and soul be free from focus and work.
> It makes me happy to know that he's so appreciative and I think he thanks me for it by being the awesome working dog he is.
> We also invite his friends over for parties and bbqs at our house or go to our friends houses for the holidays, etc.
> For him that's a treat and he has a big smile on his face, which to me means everything.
> 
> All my dogs were the same way. I think it really depends on our dogs' personality and their preferences. They're like us - not everyone is the same and not everyone needs socializing the same way..
> 
> In regards to being seen a team - I love that people always invite me And chief or ask me how chief is doing or are worried when I show up without him. He's my lifeline and my light and I feel at ease when he's seen and respected.
> 
> Happy day, sonja and chief 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 19, 2015, at 7:45 AM, S L Johnson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I don't mind people thinking of me and my dog as a pair, that is what we 
>> are.  She is always with me and therefore, we are a team or great pair 
>> working together.  Everywhere I go, everyone always greets both me and my 
>> dog by name.  I am proud that she is with me, so beautiful, well behaved 
>> and such an excellent guide.
>> 
>> Sandra and Eva
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Vivianna via nagdu
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 5:34 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Vivianna
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Puppy raising, taking the pup in public
>> 
>> O.o, yes.  but, i donâ?Tt just see it here.  i see it everywhere.  smiley. 
>> :)
>> 
>> Vivianna
>> 
>>> On Aug 18, 2015, at 4:12 PM, David via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I agree with you Vivianna, but I think that there is a vast difference 
>>> between identifying yourself with your dog's name on a list that 
>>> specifically dedicated to guide dog users as opposed to identifying 
>>> oneself the to public in tandem with their guide's name.
>>> 
>>> David and Claire Rose in Clearwater, FL
>>> 
>>>> On 8/18/2015 2:13 PM, Vivianna via nagdu wrote:
>>>> i donâ?Tt want the public to identify me as vivianna and dog.
>>> 
>>> 
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