[nagdu] Request for help regarding emergency services

[Elise Berkley]

Hey, Ginger.  I am very interested to hear what the others have to say about 
the emergency question.  I am a dialysis patient and I always fear what they 
would to with Becky in that situation.  Do we have any rights regarding 
situations like that for our dogs?
Regarding where I keep her equipment, when we first got Becky, my husband 
cleaned out one of our lower kitchen drawers,  It is funny because when you 
pull it out, it squeaks.  So, Becky hears that and she knows that is her 
drawer.  She comes running looking for a treat.  She is smart!  Hope this 
helps.
Elise and Becky

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ginger Kutsch via nagdu
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 10:15 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Ginger Kutsch
Subject: [nagdu] Request for help regarding emergency services

Hello all,



I'm compiling some tips for EMS providers and hoped to  get some input from
you all about your experiences with emergency transportation via ambulance
during a medical crisis. More specifically, I'm looking for information on
what worked well, and what didn't work so well. For instance, were you
allowed to have your dog transported with you? Where did the dog ride during
transport? Was the dog comfortable during the crisis or did you find that
the dog's behavior was problematic because of the situation e.g. separation
anxiety, concern about your safety, over-protective, etc. Were you able to
maintain control of the dog thru its leash or did an EMS provider manage the
dog? Were you conscious  during transport? Were the EMS providers efficient
while guiding you? Did they explain what they were doing as they went along?




Another question I have is where do you keep your dog's equipment? Do you
have a designated spot for it, and if so, where?



Thanks for any assistance you can offer. If you would prefer to respond to
me privately, please send your message to:

advocacy at seeingeye.org



Thanks, and hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!



Ginger

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