[NAGDU] I'm working, don't pet, vest

[S L Johnson]

Darla:

Eva, my 3 year old golden thinks all the people were put on this earth just 
for her enjoyment.  She is extremely social and wants attention from 
everyone.  Fortunately she doesn't pull me to get to someone.  She is mostly 
distracted when we are in narrow store isles, waiting in lines etc...  Due 
to physical difficulties I use a support cane in my right hand so having her 
leash in that hand isn't as easy but, if she is being too social, I 
sometimes try to hold onto both the leash and cane in my right hand.  That 
does keep her head from wandering around seeking attention.  The people are 
so annoying.  They say she is so beautiful, so cute and so wonderful that 
they just can't help but pet her.  As you said, I don't bother their glasses 
or their car so, please leave my furry eyes alone!  Maybe we need to have a 
sign that says that, it might just get their attention better than the ones 
that say don't pet me.  Anyway, I only tried a sign once when it was given 
to me.  I did not find it worked and it just added extra weight and bulk to 
the harness handle.  People see retrievers as the friendly family pet dog 
and do not consider how important trained guide or service dogs are to our 
independence and safety.

Sandra and lovable friendly Eva

-----Original Message----- 
From: Darla J. Rogers via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 6:28 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Darla J. Rogers
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] I'm working, don't pet, vest

I love my sign except it has never stopped people from petting, and I'll
wager I can get something a little less bulky to carry some pick-up  bags.

I grit my teeth when people pet anyway, and I give him a good correction; if
Huck has a fault, it is that he is too people-oriented, and any and all
suggestions to curb this behavior are welcome.

I am recovering from total knee replacement surgery; I would not be pleased
to be dragged down a curb or have a curb missed because he is so distracted
by other people.

I think I need to go back and get a GL for him; I can't locate the one I
bought, but overly solicitous dogs don't do it for me.

Now, before anyone decides to call my school, I love this boy and am totally
committed to working  through his issues, but I have to consider my safety
as well.

Darla & Ornery Huck


Darla J. Rogers M.S.

Djrogers0628 at gmail.com

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself."
¯ Wayne W. Dyer




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