[nagdu] Dog in class

[Raven Tolliver]

I second Shanna's post.
You must work doubly hard to control your dog, or put the work in to
teach your dog to control himself. This is coming from someone who
works a dog on a daily basis who has a moderate to strong dog
distraction, depending on the day. This means that anytime we pass a
dog or a dog passes us, I have to be on my a-game because 8 times out
of ten, my dog won't be. The same goes for your situation. While your
in class, you need to do what you can to control or restrain your dog.
Position your dog so that you are between the two dogs. Use a head
collar to keep your dog from getting nosy. Reward your dog for any
good behavior: remaining still, keeping to himself, keeping quiet, and
so on.
It is incredibly unfortunate that your classmate is uncooperative and
will not also put in the same effort that you must.
Can you perhaps wear something over your eyes so that if you moved
seats, the light wouldn't be such a pain? I really hate making that
suggestion, believe me, but I'm throwing out possible things that you
can do independently.
Best wishes.

On 1/22/15, Shanna Stichler via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hmm. These dogs can certainly sit next to other service animals. They
> did so in class, guide dog class I mean, rather often, for extended
> periods of time, I believe. That's what I recall from my last school
> experience anyway. :)
>
> Is there a way to position your dog so that you are between both teams,
> and your dog can't easily reach the other one. This is all I can come up
> with right now since moving desks is not an option for either of you.
> Another thing would be to see if you can find other teams in your area
> who you could work around, just to help your guide think of working
> around fellow canines is not such a big deal. This is easier said than
> done, I realize, but I think many handlers would be happy to help out
> with something like this.
>
> Best of luck, and sorry you're in such an awkward situation.
>
> Shanna with Diamond v Heulenluft, CGC, BH, RN working dog guide
> On 1/22/2015 2:15 PM, Bridget Walker via nagdu wrote:
>> Hi everyone
>> The topic says it all.
>> I am at war with a student who has a dog in one of my classes.
>> I have preferential seating because I have light sensitivity. I can not
>> sit near the window because it triggers migraines which I can sum up as
>> death.
>> I contacted the other student with the other dog in class who sits on a
>> diagonal across from me one desk back asking if she would be willing to
>> move. She could move one row and that would be great.
>> Having two dogs next to each other is distracting to both the dogs, both
>> of us, and the whole class. I don't think it's right to have them testing
>> each other all the time either. She says I should just expect the dogs to
>> be good they are trained. They are also dogs we are taunting them day in
>> and day out forcing them to sit next to each other.
>> What do you all think. She refuses to move and I can not. I would change
>> my desk in a second if I could find one in the center of the room
>> somewhere.
>>   I tried to reason with her and we almost got in to an argument but, I
>> refuse to fight. I need to do what is right for my dog.
>> Bridget
>>
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