[nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter

[S L Johnson]

Hello:

I hate working in the malls.  The worst thing is all the noise from very
loud music.  In the mall near me, they have loud rock music out in the halls
and food court.  Also it seems that every store also has their own very loud
music blasting.   Th result is that you cannot even hear to use any of the
sound clues we usually depend on for orientation.  You also cannot hear what
anyone is saying if you do stop to ask for directions.  I've found the same
annoying problem in department and grocery stores too.  I wonder why they
think it is a good idea to blast the music.  I find all that noise very
disorienting.  Also, I am sure it is a problem for anyone with hearing loss.
When I do go out to find somewhere to work my dog during bad weather, I
usually go to Target.  The store is very large with lots of space where Eva
and I can walk around for as long as we want.  This Target has a  Pizza Hut
and Starbucks where we can take a break and have a snack.  The only downside
of this is that my goofy golden thinks we always have to stop there.  I was
in Target last week with my sister and she wondered why Eva kept trying to
take us toward the snack area.  Eva thinks she's the boss and can decide
where we go   

Sandra and Eva

Sandra and Eva

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
via nagdu
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 9:59 AM
To: 'Julie J.'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter

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


-----Original Message-----
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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