[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 142, Issue 18

Wed Jan 25 22:46:00 UTC 2017

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On 1/24/17, james boehm via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings federation family!
>  Thank you Jodie for sending such an interesting and informative article.
> While all dogs are different, I know Shep loves to get his treats. But more
> importantly, he lives to be praised when he knows he has done a great job!
> So thank you for that information.
> 	Thank you Marion for sharing the constitution  with all members of  the
> board and our fellow NAGDU members. As discussed at our chapter president s
> leadership training, all members should hav a copy of  the constitution and
> be familiar with it. It may seem overwhelming initially, but after a few
> times going over it, it becomes a lot easier to understand. For  the record,
> I appreciate the feedback from Stacy and some of our other board members who
> , instead of insinuating maliciousness and oppositional intentions,
> expressed to me to be mindful of how our list is open to the  public. I
> humbly agree to such sentiments. That is part of being a federation family.
> We support one another. We provide loving and constructive advice to help
> our members succeed.As a board member for 2 years, it has been an honor to
> work with our board and our other divisions. both the division I started in
> Tennessee 3 years ago and other divisions , have accomplished many things.
> We have been on the local, state, national news, and even NPR. Why? Because
> we are living and reflecting the love of our federation and philosophy. I
> encourage all to be active in your divisions, and attend the monthly board
> meetings. It is a great way to see what we are doing. It is also an
> opportunity for you to freely and openly ask questions and share your
> opinion. As a board, we are not a dictatorship or a group of folks who know
> everything . We should humbly recognize we are federationists and imperfect
> foks just like everyone else, with the same common goal , to build the
> federation and support the guide dog community. Our board should be a
> reflection of the membership body. We are your representatives and we need
> to hear your issues, concerns, and ideas. We thank Marion that he  states he
> has an open door policy, which is very important.With that open door, feel
> free to voice your entitled opinions,thoughts, and ideas. We are a family,
> volunteering our time, with the same mission and objectives.Let us work
> together united, as a body, and as a board, to make 2017 an even better
> year!
>  Sincerely,
>
> James Alan Boehm
>
> Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
> Human Developmental Counseling/Clinical Counseling: M. ED.
>
> Contact Information
> Phone: 901-483-1515
> Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu
> Send NFB correspondences to: secretary at NFB-TN.org
> -Audrey Hepburn:“Nothing is impossible,
> the word itself says ‘I’m Possible"
>
>> On Jan 24, 2017, at 6:00 AM, nagdu-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>> Today's Topics:
>>
>>   1. Treat pouches (amc05111 at gmail.com)
>>   2. Re: Treat pouches (Sean Moore)
>>   3. Re: NAGDU Digest, Vol 142, Issue 17 (james boehm)
>>   4. Our Constitution and Other Documents (NAGDU President)
>>   5. What does a dog want more ? ?good boy? or treats? - The
>>      Washington Post (Jody ianuzzi)
>>   6. Re:  What does a dog want more ? ?good boy? or treats? - The
>>      Washington Post (Chantel Cuddemi)
>>
>> From: amc05111 at gmail.com
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Treat pouches
>> Date: January 23, 2017 at 7:02:49 AM CST
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>
>>
>> Hello everyone
>> I hope you all are doing great.
>> I am looking for a treat pouch. I would like to have a magnetic close for
>> the main part, but I'm willing to compromise on the open if it works great
>> for accessing treats quickly. What are your favorites?
>> Thanks
>> Ashley
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Sean Moore <seanmoore87 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Treat pouches
>> Date: January 23, 2017 at 7:31:57 AM CST
>> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>
>>
>> the  one  I use  is the  PupRepublic-Premium Dog Training Treat Pouch with
>> Poop Bag Dispenser,Multiple Pockets,Strong Magnetic
>>
>> the  link is
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/PupRepublic-Premium-Training-Dispenser-Multiple-Adjustable/dp/B01M7QFK3D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Closure,Adjustable
>> Belt or Shoulder Strap.   , on  amazon
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: james boehm <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 142, Issue 17
>> Date: January 23, 2017 at 9:56:11 AM CST
>> To: National Association of Guide Dog Users Gwizdala <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>
>>
>> Dear Nancy,
>> Thank you for your comments, and sharing your experience. I agree with you
>> that it would be wise to do your own investigation . Talk to the school
>> and ask them their reasoning on their policies . I think most schools do
>> not have malicious intentions. They are businesses that provide, at no
>> charge, a incredible mobility tool and companion. I hope you are able to
>> find comfort in your investigation and have a good outcome  to your
>> situation. These schools are made up of so many volunteers, and
>> professionals, many blind themselves, who have built their programs on
>> decades of experience and research. I am not saying they are perfect, but
>> they tend to know their stuff, and there are reasons behind why they
>> handle situations a certain way. Sometimes , even then, we may not fully
>> agree with them. That is why it is wonderful that we live in a country
>> where we have the freedom to make choices and decisions. You know your dog
>>  and his or her demeanor. Every dog is different. We cannot assume every
>> dog will work 11 plus years. When you speak with other schools and former
>> guide dog users, you will find the average work life of a dog is rarely 11
>> years. All dogs are different. Breeds have different characteristics. I
>> agree with Marion about being sad if I had to leave my dog at home. He is
>> also always  very eager to work. But not all dogs are that way.I know you
>> love your dog and you will make the best decision that is best for you and
>> your dog team.I wish you the best of success!
>> Best,
>>
>> James Alan Boehm
>>
>> Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
>> Human Developmental Counseling/Clinical Counseling: M. ED.
>>
>> Contact Information
>> Phone: 901-483-1515
>> Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu
>> Send NFB correspondences to: secretary at NFB-TN.org
>> -Audrey Hepburn:“Nothing is impossible,
>> the word itself says ‘I’m Possible"
>>
>>> On Jan 23, 2017, at 6:00 AM, nagdu-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: "NAGDU President" <blind411 at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Our Constitution and Other Documents
>> Date: January 23, 2017 at 1:10:06 PM CST
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>>
>>
>>                As you realize, this discussion list is sponsored by the
>> National Federation of the Blind and the National Association of Guide Dog
>> Users. The work of NAGDU is guided by specific legal documents, including
>> a
>> constitution that spells out the purpose of the organization, the
>> construction of our leadership, how and when they are elected, and how
>> business is conducted. In addition, NAGDU is a nonprofit corporation
>> incorporated under the laws of the state of Florida and Section 501(c)(3)
>> of
>> the Internal Revenue Service. Since we are approaching our national
>> convention during which we will hold our annual meeting, I thought it
>> would
>> be instructive to share some documents with you.
>>
>>
>>
>>                Attached to this message is the constitution of the
>> National
>> Association of Guide Dog Users and the Articles of Incorporation filed
>> with
>> the state of Florida and the Internal Revenue Service. If anyone has any
>> questions about these documents or the conduct of the business of the
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc., please do not hesitate to
>> get
>> in touch with me.
>>
>>
>>
>>                I would also like everyone to know that I hav an open door
>> policy, meaning anyone can call me to discuss issues and concerns of the
>> organization or request assistance on a matter dealing with their guide
>> dogs. Furthermore, we hold regularly scheduled meetings of the board of
>> directors of the National Association of Guide Dog Users via
>> teleconference
>> and these meetings are open to anyone wishing to observe our proceedings.
>> Though only members of the board of directors may make and vote on
>> motions,
>> guests are welcome to provide input to the board on any topic of
>> discussion.
>> These meetings are generally held on the last Sunday of each month at 8:00
>> p.m., unless there are circumstances making this time impractical. (For
>> instance, our January meeting was held last night due to Washington
>> Seminar.) Our next meeting will be held on  February 26. Announcements are
>> sent to our discussion lists about one week prior to the meeting.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>                The National Association of Guide Dog Users is a membership
>> organization open to anyone who supports the mission and work of NAGDU. As
>> such, the board serves at your pleasure, elected by you during our annual
>> meeting. Our next annual meeting will be held on Wednesday,July 12 at 7:00
>> p.m. at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. In conjunction
>> with
>> the convention of the National Federation of the Blind.
>>
>>
>>
>>                The National Association of Guide Dog Users has a number of
>> affiliate division across the country. Membership in an affiliate division
>> constitutes membership in the National Association of Guide Dog Users and
>> the National Federation of the Blind. If there is not an affiliate
>> division
>> where you live and you would like to organize one, please feel free to get
>> in touch with me. Likewise, if you would like to become a member of the
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users, our annual dues are $5.00. If you
>> join NAGDU for the first time on or after April 1, your membership is
>> valid
>> until the convention of the following year. If you need more information
>> about any aspect of the National Association of Guide Dog Users, please do
>> not hesitate to get in touch with me. My full contact information is below
>> my signature.
>>
>>
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>>
>>
>>
>> Marion Gwizdala, President
>>
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind
>>
>> (813) 626-2789
>>
>> President at NAGDU.ORG
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
>> expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind
>> people
>> and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what
>> holds
>> you back.
>>
>>
>>
>> <nagdu constitution.doc><NAGDU Articles of Incorporation.pdf>
>>
>>
>> From: Jody ianuzzi <thunderwalker321 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NAGDU] What does a dog want more — “good boy” or treats? - The
>> Washington Post
>> Date: January 23, 2017 at 7:09:54 PM CST
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>
>>
>> This is a fantastic article!
>>
>>
>> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/08/17/what-does-a-dog-want-more-good-boy-or-treats/?utm_term=.dc9b1c457b53
>>
>> What does a dog want more — “good boy” or treats?
>> Do dogs prefer their owner's praise over treats?
>>
>> Play Video1:11
>>
>>
>>
>> Do dogs really love you for you, or just because you feed them? (Gillian
>> Brockell/The Washington Post)
>>
>> Sometimes the best dog treats aren’t edible.
>>
>> Every night when I walk my 6-year-old Boxer, he knows exactly what to
>> expect once he’s unleashed. His tail wags furiously, his body wiggles, and
>> glistening drops of saliva drip to my kitchen floor.
>>
>> Then it comes: a high-pitched “good boy” or a pricey, meaty treat.
>> Typically, Beau gets both.
>>
>> New research shows that my effort may be overkill.
>>
>> According to the study, published online in the journal Social, Cognitive
>> and Affective Neuroscience, more dogs prefer praise over food. The finding
>> by Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns followed a novel method
>> of investigation: He used an MRI to scan a dog’s brain while the dog was
>> awake and unrestrained.
>>
>> New research shows that most dogs prefer praise over food, but not Ozzie.
>> The short-haired terrier mix was the only dog in the experiments to choose
>> food. (Courtesy of Gregory Berns)
>> The “Dog Project” began five years ago. Berns, the author of “How Dogs
>> Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Brain,” talked to
>> dozens of dog owners in the Atlanta area and persuaded some to have their
>> pooch’s brains scanned. The goal was to learn whether food is what dogs
>> “really care about,” Berns said.
>>
>> “Is social reward on the same footing as food, or is it potentially more
>> valuable?” he wondered.
>>
>> Berns selected dogs that would lie still for 30 minutes while awake and
>> with the MRI running. High-energy canines didn’t make the cut; couch
>> potatoes did.
>>
>> “These are not super-athletic, high-drive dogs,” he said. “Lots of
>> retrievers.”
>>
>> He and his team conducted a trio of experiments with about 15 dogs scanned
>> each time. Every dog had to go into the MRI and stay in a down position
>> for three, 10-minute scans.
>>
>> In the first experiment, participants were shown a hairbrush, a toy car
>> and a toy horse. They were given a hot dog following one object, praise
>> after another and nothing for the third.
>>
>> The results showed that for 13 of the 15 dogs, their brains were
>> stimulated by the praise just as much, if not more than, the food.
>>
>> The second experiment sought to confirm the initial pattern. But this
>> time, a subset of dogs didn’t get praised. The results were “almost
>> identical” when looking at their brain activity, Berns said. “The dogs who
>> responded more strongly to praise in the first experiment were more
>> disappointed for not getting praise.”
>>
>> The third experiment took place outside of the MRI to see if the dogs’
>> response in a maze mirrored that during their MRIs. Once inside the maze,
>> they had to choose between finding a bowl of food and getting praise from
>> their owner. Researchers determined that the outcomes of the first two
>> tests were a “strong predictor” of a dog’s choice.
>>
>> So what does this mean for the average pet owner?
>>
>> Ultimately, Berns said this week, the research shows that dogs are
>> primarily motivated by praise. That insight can greatly impact how they
>> get trained, both as pets and potentially as service dogs.
>>
>> And with many owners today focusing on “positive training,” the study
>> suggests that social rewards are as effective a motivator as food treats,
>> he said.
>>
>> The findings could also help identify which dogs might be most successful
>> as service dogs.
>>
>> “A dog with high preference for social reward might be best suited for
>> certain therapeutic or assistance jobs,” the study notes. “While a dog
>> with less of a neural preference for social reward might be better suited
>> for tasks that require more independence from humans, like
>> search-and-rescue dogs or hearing-assistance dogs.”
>>
>> How can you tell what your dog prefers without an expensive MRI? “I think
>> people have an intuition of that,” Berns said.
>>
>> For me, the big takeaway is that I might save a few bucks at the pet store
>> and potentially make Beau happier just by opening my mouth.
>>
>> Read more: Find the bomb! Good boy! Man’s best friend may be our best bet
>> for staying safe.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jody
>>
>> New phone number
>> 603 757-9933
>>
>> thunderwalker321 at gmail.com
>>
>> 50 Years of Star Trek!
>> Live Long and Prosper!
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] What does a dog want more — “good boy” or treats? -
>> The Washington Post
>> Date: January 24, 2017 at 1:45:28 AM CST
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>
>>
>> Wow, what a very interesting article! This makes me really glad that pilot
>> dogs uses praise instead of treats to reward their dogs! Thank you for
>> sharing this!
>> On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 8:10 PM Jody ianuzzi via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> This is a fantastic article!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/08/17/what-does-a-dog-want-more-good-boy-or-treats/?utm_term=.dc9b1c457b53
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> What does a dog want more — “good boy” or treats?
>>>
>>> Do dogs prefer their owner's praise over treats?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Play Video1:11
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Do dogs really love you for you, or just because you feed them? (Gillian
>>> Brockell/The Washington Post)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sometimes the best dog treats aren’t edible.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Every night when I walk my 6-year-old Boxer, he knows exactly what to
>>> expect once he’s unleashed. His tail wags furiously, his body wiggles,
>>> and
>>> glistening drops of saliva drip to my kitchen floor.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Then it comes: a high-pitched “good boy” or a pricey, meaty treat.
>>> Typically, Beau gets both.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> New research shows that my effort may be overkill.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> According to the study, published online in the journal Social, Cognitive
>>> and Affective Neuroscience, more dogs prefer praise over food. The
>>> finding
>>> by Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns followed a novel method
>>> of
>>> investigation: He used an MRI to scan a dog’s brain while the dog was
>>> awake
>>> and unrestrained.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> New research shows that most dogs prefer praise over food, but not Ozzie.
>>> The short-haired terrier mix was the only dog in the experiments to
>>> choose
>>> food. (Courtesy of Gregory Berns)
>>>
>>> The “Dog Project” began five years ago. Berns, the author of “How Dogs
>>> Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Brain,” talked
>>> to
>>> dozens of dog owners in the Atlanta area and persuaded some to have their
>>> pooch’s brains scanned. The goal was to learn whether food is what dogs
>>> “really care about,” Berns said.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> “Is social reward on the same footing as food, or is it potentially more
>>> valuable?” he wondered.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Berns selected dogs that would lie still for 30 minutes while awake and
>>> with the MRI running. High-energy canines didn’t make the cut; couch
>>> potatoes did.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> “These are not super-athletic, high-drive dogs,” he said. “Lots of
>>> retrievers.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> He and his team conducted a trio of experiments with about 15 dogs
>>> scanned
>>> each time. Every dog had to go into the MRI and stay in a down position
>>> for
>>> three, 10-minute scans.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In the first experiment, participants were shown a hairbrush, a toy car
>>> and a toy horse. They were given a hot dog following one object, praise
>>> after another and nothing for the third.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The results showed that for 13 of the 15 dogs, their brains were
>>> stimulated by the praise just as much, if not more than, the food.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The second experiment sought to confirm the initial pattern. But this
>>> time, a subset of dogs didn’t get praised. The results were “almost
>>> identical” when looking at their brain activity, Berns said. “The dogs
>>> who
>>> responded more strongly to praise in the first experiment were more
>>> disappointed for not getting praise.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The third experiment took place outside of the MRI to see if the dogs’
>>> response in a maze mirrored that during their MRIs. Once inside the maze,
>>> they had to choose between finding a bowl of food and getting praise from
>>> their owner. Researchers determined that the outcomes of the first two
>>> tests were a “strong predictor” of a dog’s choice.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So what does this mean for the average pet owner?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ultimately, Berns said this week, the research shows that dogs are
>>> primarily motivated by praise. That insight can greatly impact how they
>>> get
>>> trained, both as pets and potentially as service dogs.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> And with many owners today focusing on “positive training,” the study
>>> suggests that social rewards are as effective a motivator as food treats,
>>> he said.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The findings could also help identify which dogs might be most successful
>>> as service dogs.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> “A dog with high preference for social reward might be best suited for
>>> certain therapeutic or assistance jobs,” the study notes. “While a dog
>>> with
>>> less of a neural preference for social reward might be better suited for
>>> tasks that require more independence from humans, like search-and-rescue
>>> dogs or hearing-assistance dogs.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> How can you tell what your dog prefers without an expensive MRI? “I think
>>> people have an intuition of that,” Berns said.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For me, the big takeaway is that I might save a few bucks at the pet
>>> store
>>> and potentially make Beau happier just by opening my mouth.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read more: Find the bomb! Good boy! Man’s best friend may be our best bet
>>> for staying safe.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jody
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> New phone number
>>>
>>> 603 757-9933
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> thunderwalker321 at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 50 Years of Star Trek!
>>>
>>> Live Long and Prosper!
>>>
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