[NAGDU] Dentist

[Danielle Sykora]

I guess it would depend on the configuration of the room. Two
different dentists I visited had different set ups, one with a row of
multiple chairs in one large room, and the other with one single chair
in a small room. The dentist or who ever always is on my right in both
cases, so I have my dog lay on my left, but closer to my feet. There
isn't a lot of space, but there's enough room for Thai to lay down. I
either make a long leash and hold it in my left hand, or tuck the
leash under my leg as usual.

I always joke that my dog has no concept of emotions, because he never
cares or even notices if I'm anxious, upset, etc, so I don't need to
worry about that. Worst case scenario, he stands up but remains in
place--he doesn't come over and get in the way or anything. Thai will
also lay back down with a hand signal, so it's no problem to get him
to lay back down even if I can't talk.

Danielle and Thai

On 4/20/18, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> What do other people do with the dog when they visit the dentist?  For a
> long time, I've had my husband come with me to hold the dog, but that's not
> always convenient for him.  It's a long walk with a lot of traffic, so I
> want Krokus's services, but, when we arrive, the office is very small.  The
> chair, the dentist, and his assistant take up almost all the space, and I
> don't think there's room for the dog to be out of the way.  I'd also have
> to
> try really hard not to squeak when they hurt me, which would make Krokus
> get
> up to investigate the problem.  I'm not sure I can do that.
>
> So what do other people do?
>
>
>
> I think this is my message limit, so I'll say thanks in advance and listen
> quietly.
>
> Tracy
>
>
>
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