[NAGDU] Disappointed in Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Response

[Scott Berry]

One great solution.



> On Jan 25, 2018, at 3:45 PM, Sherri Brun via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I think this is a very good idea and that you stated it very well.  Thank
> you.
> 
> Sherri
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson via
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> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:51 PM
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> Cc: Julie Johnson <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Disappointed in Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Response
> 
> Okay, my suggested compromise is showing the rabies tag the dog is wearing
> at the airport when I arrive for my scheduled flight. This will avoid giving
> advance notice, will have no burden of additional paperwork, will not cause
> me to pay for additional vet appointments and will treat me like other
> passengers.
> 
> Perhaps people don't know some facts about vaccines.  Only a vet can give
> the rabies vaccine.  In most/all states the rabies vaccine is the only
> legally required vaccine, typically every three years. Vaccines such as
> distemper, parvo etc. are suggested by vets, but not legally required. 
> these diseases are not communicable to people like rabies.  You can give 
> vaccines like distemper at home yourself, saving time and money.   Also 
> causing a problem if you choose to exercise this entirely legal option and
> then fly using Delta.
> 
> There is increasing evidence that giving vaccines every year is actually
> harmful.  Numerous studies show that vaccines are active in the body far
> longer than a single year.  Over vaccinating can cause physical and behavior
> problems.
> 
> I am bothered by all the comments stating that I have this health info
> anyway, so it's no bother to show it at the airport.  It feels very selfish.
> 
> Because it's no bother to me personally, I'm not going to think about anyone
> else or the broader implications.
> 
> If we want to make progress on this issue, we are going to have to start
> thinking inclusively of all people with all types of disabilities, at all
> income levels, in big cities and small, with and without a computer, with
> big dogs and small, with school provided ID's and not, doing all sorts of
> tasks and with varying needs.
> 
> The only way I see to do this is to hold people accountable for the behavior
> of their dog.  There seems to be a significant barrier in this area.  There
> are already provisions to remove a person or service dog if their behavior
> is atrocious.  As a society we are reluctant to follow through.  As a
> society we make more laws, restricting freedoms even more, because we are
> afraid of confronting people.
> 
> I'd like to see educational materials on ways businesses can approach a
> person with a service or emotional support dog that is behaving badly. 
> Businesses need very specific, how to, info on addressing this situation in
> a way that is respectful, does not escalate the situation and protects the
> business from a retaliatory lawsuit.
> 
> In all my years of working with guide dogs, reading service dog news
> articles, attending various conferences etc.  never once have I come across
> an instance where a person was asked to remove their out of control dog that
> was handled respectfully and legally.  There is not a single example I can 
> point to to demonstrate the right thing to do.   News stories highlight out 
> of control dogs, arrogant people and vague demands that something needs to
> be done.
> 
> Yes, something needs to be done and that something is to help businesses
> feel empowered to follow through with what the law currently provides.
> 
> The problem is the behavior of some dogs and the only way to solve that
> problem is to do something to address behavior.  Requiring proof of 
> vaccinations or health has very little to do with behavior.   I believe once
> 
> people face actual consequences for their choice to not get their dog
> appropriate training they will think seriously about having a repeat
> experience.  Also once the news starts reporting what happens to people who
> aren't being responsible, the word will get around and people who want to
> take advantage will start thinking seriously about their choices.
> 
> Humans are motivated by pain or pleasure.  To get lasting results the pain
> of taking an untrained dog on a plane has to outweigh the pleasure they get
> from having the dog along.  That isn't going to be accomplished with some
> paperwork.  It will happen when people experience consequences for their
> poor choices.
> 
> Julie
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