[nagdu] Guide dog seminars or camps

[Tracy Carcione]

I might let someone else work my dog, if I knew the person well and felt
confident he or she wouldn't yell at him or step on him.  I'd do it in a
controlled place too, like a hallway or a quiet sidewalk.  Maybe.  I'm not
sure Krokus would go along with it, though. Ben would, probably, being an
old, seasoned dog, though he'd take every opportunity to sniff and other
wise take advantage.
So, IMO, it depends on the dog, and the new person, and the situation.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debby Phillips
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Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2015 5:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dog seminars or camps

Becky dear, please take this in the manner to which I'm sending it.  I don't
think it's a great idea to have someone else walk with a dog, mine or
otherwise, who has never done it before.  
First of all, you set yourself up to be sued.  (I know, I know, you think it
wouldn't happen).  But all that needs to happen is for that person to fall
walking with your dog and BAM, you're being sued.  You think I'm cynical? N.
I just know human nature, and lately I don't like what I know.  Okay,
second, I think it could be an anxiety-producing thing for a dog to guide
someone else.  I'm not talking about what you and Kevin do.  That's between
the two of you.  But I remember being at an ACB convention once and this
lady wanted us to trade dogs for awhile so she could see how my dog worked.
Our two dogs started growling at each other.  They did NOT like that one
bit.  
Sometimes the schools bring dogs so that people can experience working a
dog, and that's a whole different thing.  You are a sweet, trusting person
Becky, but I wouldn't let somebody else (except maybe your husband) walk
with your dog.  JMO and cuz I 
love you.    God bless,    Debby

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