[NAGDU] Taking my dog to college football games

[Julie Johnson]

I wouldn't do it, especially not this soon.  From past posts, you are 
expecting a great deal from your dog.  He might be fine and he might not.  A 
football game is an exceptionally intense environment for a dog.   I don't 
think you have enough experience together for you to know if he'll be okay. 
It's also likely that if he's not ready or able to cope with the game, that 
you will create long lasting issues.

I live about two blocks from where the high school plays football.  We are 
able to clearly hear the loud speaker, fans and the cannon that is used at 
the beginning of the game and when the home team scores.  I currently have 
two dogs, one isn't bothered by the games, the other is. Mutt muffs wouldn't 
help.  The issue isn't that the noise hurts her ears, it's that she feels 
like she's in a war zone and it's scary.  I get it.  If I was somewhere 
where I didn't speak the language and there was a lot of yelling and 
explosions it would be nerve racking.

Can you go to part of the game so your dog would only be home a couple of 
hours?  Or can you call around to find a friend to dog sit?

Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Andy Borka via NAGDU
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2017 8:40 AM
To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
Cc: Andy Borka
Subject: [NAGDU] Taking my dog to college football games

Hi,

I plan on taking my seeing eye dog to our local college football games. 
What should I do to get him ready for the crowd and excitement? There are 
fireworks, but only when the at home team gets points. How would he handle 
this without muttmuffs?
? We planned on going tonight. Is this too soon?


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