[NAGDU] Food Question

[Danielle Ledet]

I echo Raven and buddy! 'Nuff said! I have been there done that and
don't mind going there again!

On 12/25/15, Raven Tolliver via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Cindy,
> When dogs are fed quality foods containing more macros and
> micro-nutrients, they need far less to achieve the same nourishment
> and weight as dogs fed highly processed foods packed with fillers. So
> a dog 55-60 lbs or under might only need to eat 1.5 cups of a quality
> food compared to the 2-3 cups of highly processed junk-filled foods
> many schools feed.
>
> Christina, if you need to get snappy, go there. All of us who obtain
> guide dogs while living with family or roommates struggle to deal with
> people challenging the way we do things. It could be training
> techniques, behavior management, diet, interaction restrictions, etc,
> and people will argue with you. This isn't to say others are always
> wrong, not by any stretch, but if they don't have your same goals in
> mind, then what they have to contribute is empty arguments.
> Explain to them what you have here. Explain to them how TSE showed you
> to check your dog's weight and physique, and explain why you oppose
> anyone giving treats to your dog. If people continue to violate your
> boundaries after a polite sit-down, sometimes you just have to be
> rude. If people think it's okay to disrespect the rules and
> restrictions you've set with your dog, then they need to be told
> straightforward that they are being extremely inconsiderate of your
> feelings, your dog's health, and the relationship between you and your
> dog.
>
> I had to do a lot of putting people in their place when I got home
> with my dog and the fam wanted to pet him in harness and take him out
> to play without my permission like he was a pet. I got rude and
> snappy, and didn't mind it one bit. My main concern was establishing
> myself as leader and provider, and ensuring that my dog was not
> bothered while working. Those who didn't have those same goals in mind
> got their heads bit off. Polite reminders are nice, but only when
> people listen.
> --
> 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
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>
> On 12/25/15, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I don't think it is so much feeling her ribs as her shape. It sounds as
>> if
>> she's fine. I am wondering why the small amount at night? How much
>> exercise
>> does she get? I am guessing though that she is fine.
>> Cindy Lou Ray
>> cinedyray at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christina
>> Moore
>> via NAGDU
>> Sent: Friday, December 25, 2015 6:40 AM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Christina Moore <christina.moore16 at houghton.edu>
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Food Question
>>
>> Hi,
>> Merry Christmas all!!
>> I am wondering if I can receive advice about how to approach my family in
>> regards to how much food I feed my dog.
>> As I groom her, I check her eyes and ribs as taught at TSE.  I changed
>> her
>> food to Orijen about half a year after leaving class because the food
>> seemed
>> better quality so she would get more nutrients without needing as much
>> food.
>> Currently, her coat is not greasy as the food she was on at TSE made it,
>> I
>> can feel her ribs but she is not skin and bones, she is as energetic as
>> always and her working ability is wonderful.
>> I guess, I am wondering how to confront them without being rude?
>> She is my guide after all and I am with her daily away at school and here
>> so
>> I monitor her all ofthe time.  They say they can not see her ribs but
>> that
>> she is too lean.
>> Another thing, they keep wanting to give her treats, I am not a huge
>> treat
>> person.  I praise her when she does well and let her play with her toys
>> when
>> she is not working.  I will give her ice as a treat every now and then
>> and
>> she loves it.  I do not believe treats are necessary.  I would use some
>> kibble if working with her and the clicker but other than that what I do
>> with her is working so why change it?
>> I currently feed her a cup of Orijen in the morning and a half cup at
>> night
>> if that helps.
>> --Christina
>
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Danielle

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