[NAGDU] Job interviews?

[Raven Tolliver]

Hopefully, working in an office environment with another dog is no
different from working in any other environment--mall, airport, etc,
with another dog around. Do what you need to, to keep your dog
focused, whether you choose to interact with this other dog or not.
Whatever happens, the rules you lay down pertaining to interaction
restrictions should be obeyed, no one should force this other dog into
your dog's space, and others should not treat your dog as they treat
this office dog because she is your service animal, not a source of
entertainment.

I don't advice predisclosure unless you think there is more to gain
than lose from such a notice. Perhaps you think it best that others
are notified that you have a service dog so they know they should not
interact with her at all, or without your express permission. Maybe
there are materials or technologies that can be available for you if
the company knows you are blind. For instance, a previous job of mine
required me to take a typing test, obviously requiring some
modifications, and I did disclose on my application that I am blind.

When I applied to LDB, I did not disclose my disability or that I have
a guide dog, and believe me, there are many dogs that occupy and prowl
the administrative area, and many employees and donors who have a deep
misunderstanding of appropriate behavior around guide dog handlers and
their canine partners.

A cost-benefit analysis is your best help here.
-- 
Raven
Founder of 1AM Editing & Research
www.1am-editing.com

You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
have or what you do.

Naturally-reared guide dogs
https://groups.google.com/d/forum/nrguidedogs

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>> Hi, everyone!
>> So I'm on the job hunt... it's definitely a different economy from the
>> previous times I have done interviews, but overall I'm doing ok. I've
>> already had one interview last week, have another this week, and just
>> applied for another job that looks like it would be awesome!
>> This most recent job application has prompted my question, though.
>> Previously, I have never disclosed my blindness or the fact that I use a
>> guide dog. This particular office has a designated "morale booster", a
>> little dog.
>> I am wondering a couple of things:
>> 1) Should I disclose before arriving that I have a service dog so that
>> they can be prepared in case of barking and attempts to greet?
>> 2) Has anyone worked in offices with other dogs, and how has this worked
>> out?
>> My guide has a mild dog distraction (basically, she's fine 99% of the
>> time
>> until the other dog is within about 2 feet of her), so I'm not super
>> concerned about any craziness, but would love any pointers about tackling
>> the interview and/or working a guide in an office with another dog
>> present
>> in the same workspace.
>>
>> Thanks a ton!
>>
>> Daryl