[nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter

[Tracy Carcione]

Julie J, I feel like you do.  Luckily, there are some small stores around
here I can browse by myself.  But I don't usually go unless I actually might
get something, and, even locally, walking around means climbing over some
ice-banks.  Krokus isn't getting nearly as much work as he should, when I
don't go into the City.  He is, however, learning to push me left or right
to get around those ice-banks, which is good.
We have some giant malls around, but it means taking a bus and waiting in
the cold.  And I find them extremely confusing--big, noisy places with halls
going in every direction.  Not much fun, without someone who can tell which
way to go and what's what.
O Spring, come soon!
Tracy


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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via
nagdu
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 6:47 AM
To: Raven Tolliver; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide
Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter

No ideas for you, but I will be interested to see what others come up with. 
I left my job in November to do freelance.  Some weeks have been busy with
meetings and teaching and whatnot, but then I can go a couple of weeks with
practically nothing.  We don't have a mall here.  The biggest indoor retail
store is probably Wal-Mart and that requires a driver to get to.

Also, does anyone else feel like you have to buy something when you go to a
store by yourself?  I wouldn't at a mall because there are nonstore areas to
walk in, but in any of the small local shops that I frequent, I feel like I
should buy something because I am getting assistance to browse their store. 
Obviously I do not always purchase stuff, but the pressure is there.  am I
alone?

Congratulations on your graduation Raven!
Julie
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-----Original Message-----
From: Raven Tolliver via nagdu
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:27 AM
To: nagdu
Subject: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter

Hi!
Does anyone have ideas for places to work your dog during the harsh winter.
Currently, I work from home. I have graduated from college, so no more
hustle and bustle between classes, and needless to say, the winter here in
Michigan is a pain in the posterior. I don't wanna have to work in ice,
snow, wind, and frigid temps if I don't have to, but I would also like to
continue working the Golden Guy.
He gets plenty of exercise from play. Believe me, we have a giant backyard,
and he goes out there to play in the 2 feet of snow out back, but I know how
much he loves working, and it's good just to keep that up anyway.
I went to the mall the other day to work him, and he does great. I just wish
I knew of an alternative. Malls are like mazes, and I find them a bit
stressful to navigate. I've been spoiled by online shopping. Lol!
If they are the best option, I will bite the bullet and do it. I understand
this is more about my dog than me.
Any ideas?
--
Raven
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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