[NAGDU] guide dog question

[Dan Weiner]

Interesting discussion. I'll just repeat what others say that it's your 
judgment call... I, for example sometimes take my dog to places that 
other handlers don't, and I know handlers who take their dogs to places 
I don't--smile.

I would agree with others that the first few weeks or months you should 
really work on the bonding, but also, it's good for you to have a dog 
that you can leave for a bit. I know we humans love it when our dogs are 
overjoyed to see us as  it makes us feel special i know it does do that 
for me--smile. but, honestly you're better off having a dog who will 
take your leaving   for a while  in his stride and not show anxiety.  
Parker would prefer me to be here, but when I leave him he takes it in 
his stride and just sleeps and I'm happy about that...the only way to do 
that I think is gradually get them used to being left alone...i tend to 
leave me dog more than I did at the beginning of my dog guide using life...

Now,  I've met some handlers who bring their dogs to dog shows and horse 
shows, I don't know  if I would or not, I have no idea...here again, 
depends on you. I see no problem with  leaving your dog if necessary  
and I am glad you asked.

  as it's a good question for discussions nd we all have different 
approaches.


Dan W.

dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net
skype: danw9703

On 4/9/2019 9:10 PM, Madison Martin via NAGDU wrote:
> 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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