[NAGDU] guide dog question

[Martine Abel]

Hi there,
Sure, we do from time to time leave our dogs at home. Some dogs do suffer
from separation anxiety, especially if they've not been left on their own
previously, but there are ways to get them over that. Some schools have a
specific rule or recommendation such as I've heard the number of 4 hours
recommended as the longest to leave them on their own, but we've ended up
leaving ours for longer times. We simply make sure they've been fed quite
some time prior to us going away, that they still have access to water and
our home's like their security in any case. They tend to stare at us as we
leave as if we're betraying them, but the moment we're gone they settle in.
We do at times ask someone to come and look after them, but that's usually
not necessary for us.

Cheers
Martine


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Subject: [NAGDU] guide dog question

Hi all,

I know that guide dogs are legally allowed  to accompany their handlers
everywhere, but I was just wondering do you have to take your guide dog with
you everywhere, or is it okay to leave them at home sometimes (as long as
you aren't gone for too long)? The reason that I ask is because here in
Brandon we have several horse shows as well as two dog shows, which I
absolutely love attending, but since I'm interacting with other animals, I'm
not sure how a guide dog would feel, and honestly I'm not sure that I want
to bring my guide dog with me since I'm going to be around and interacting
with  other animals. I also do horse-back riding lessons once a week. What
do you guys think, if I do get a guide dog, should I bring them with me to
these places, or should I leave my guide at home and use my cane instead?
Please be 100% honest. Look forward to hearing back from you guys! Thanks

Madison

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