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

[Cindy Ray]

Chris, do you seriously believe that what Delta is doing will cut down on the fake dogusers? Btw the  users, not the animals.

Cindy Lou Ray, moderator Cindy ray at gmail.com  

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> On Jan 25, 2018, at 11:59 AM, Christopher O'meally via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> if holding people accountable is the only suggested plan, I don't see
> this going anywhere.  several states have imposed laws against this,
> but I see mor fakes in public now than ever.  BTW you can buy fake
> tags.
> 
>> On 1/25/18, Julie Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 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
>> On The Go with Guide-and-Service-Dogs.com
>> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
>> also find my products in the Blind Mice Mega Mall
>> <https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Directory_Departments?storeid=1916046>
>> 
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> Very Respectfully,
> 
> Christopher O’Meally.
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