[nagdu] buffets, and exciting news

Mon Jun 1 13:49:40 UTC 2015

Danielle, 
This is so well said.  I also find that sometimes Buffets are in very tight, narrow areas, not necessary at the buffet itself, but getting to and from the table. And leash guiding allows you to get closer to the dog and or allow the dog to lead you single file, which affords for more flexability when navigating areas like that.  
I always have someone get my plate when at a buffet— usually my interpreter.  But I also am very spastic on my right side, so carrying anything for a long time, more than a minute— in the right hand means it's gonna end up on the ground. lol! 
I don't leave my dog at the table because I need her, and even if I didn't, I'm not comfortable just walking away.  I would be too worried about other people, and my dog is a lab, so I cannot afford to underestimate her propensity for mischief. haha! 

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> On Jun 1, 2015, at 8:32 AM, Danielle Sykora via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Generally when I work my dog, he is wearing a Halti. I find that it is
> most effective for me to hold the harness handle in one hand and the
> leash, connected to the Halti under his chin, with the other. If I
> hold the leash and harness in one hand, he has a little more room to
> move his head. Although he's a lot less likely to even try to scavenge
> just because of the presents of the Halti, it is possible if he really
> tries. I'm not completely sure why leash guiding inhibits scavenging
> to an extent, but these are my thoughts.  When my dog is leash
> guiding, he is already leaning into the collar. If he tries to eat
> something, particularly on the floor, he has to pull even harder and
> the collar restricts how far down he can reach his head. I also walk
> closer to my dog's shoulders when leash guiding which might make a
> difference.  This also isn't going to be 100% effective, but I find it
> is better than holding the harness in some situations. I've also found
> leash guiding to be slightly more effective for me using a flat rather
> than correction collar.
> 
> Danielle and Thai
> 
>> On 6/1/15, Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Danielle, can you explain why you would have your dog leash guide, instead
>> of holding the harness?  Either way, you have one hand free to deal with
>> the
>> tray.
>> Tracy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2015 6:17 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Marianne Denning
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] buffets, and exciting news
>> 
>> When I have left my dogs with someone it has been my husband or one of my
>> three adult sons who have grown up with my dogs and know how to keep them
>> under control.  I agree they can be scavengers.
>> 
>>> On 5/31/15, Danielle Sykora via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> I personally would never leave my dog with someone else in a
>>> restaurant. Thai is a champion scavenger and I would probably take
>>> advantage of anyone else and eat food off the floor. Not that that
>>> won't happen if I'm with him, but he has more respect for me and is
>>> more likely to think twice about scavenging.
>>> 
>>> If I am with someone I'm comfortable with, I will work my dog through
>>> the line and ask them to hold my tray. If not, I will have my dog
>>> leash guide. This allows one hand to be free and limits his potential
>>> to scavenge.
>>> 
>>> Danielle and Thai
>>> 
>>>> On 5/29/15, Rachel Krieg via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Hi, all.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> How do you handle buffets with your dog?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I'm concerned I would drop my plate or spill my drink.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I'm going to my friend's graduation party tomorrow, it's at a casino,
>>>> and they have an all you can eat buffet. I think I'll have someone
>>>> tell me what's up there and get a little of everything.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> It saves me the embarrassment of dropping my plate, since I'm not
>>>> good at carrying things level.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I'm not ashamed to ask for help; after all, we all need help from
>>>> time to time.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I'm taking Lady, as it will be a good experience for her.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> My friend who graduated has a guide dog, too, and she'll be there, too.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> In other news, I'm going back to school!!! I start on July 7. Classes
>>>> will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> When I've been to school before, I didn't do as well due to poor
>>>> accommodations, and the time wasn't the best time for me to apply
>>>> myself.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> One of my books is on Bookshare. The other one is on learning ally,
>>>> but it's not the right edition, so disabled student resources will
>>>> have to convert it.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, that all will go well.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I will be getting my certificate in behavioral health specialist.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I'm already a certified peer support specialist for the state of
>>>> Arizona.
>>>> 
>>>> Rachel and Lady the lovable lab
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>> (513) 607-6053
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