[NAGDU] Horrible Left Tendency

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi all,

This is such a great discussion!

To answer your question, no, I don't want my dog on the right because
of anyone's comments or criticisms.  That would likely make me not
want my dog on the right.  Lol  Just kidding, sort of...

I have begun traveling more in Washington DC, and the sidewalks there
are much wider than what I'm used to in Baltimore.  When we are in DC,
Bill pulls me so far over to the left that I lose people.  It's not a
safety issue to lose my friends, but it is not convenient at all.
Also, he nearly refuses to find doors and such that are on the right
side, choosing instead to keep me on the left side.  He does this in
my office as well, and he does play games with people, expecting them
to get out of his way so he can remain on the left side.  It's rude
and not a behavior I would like to encourage.

I like what Julie said about social norms.  I don't always need my dog
to stick to the right side exactly, but hugging the left walls makes
me feel off.

I think I will try teaching over right.  I anticipate it taking a
little bit for it to stick, but Billy Bob is an intelligent dog and
will do it once he is sown the value in what I'm teaching him.  Thank
you.

Julie


On 8/28/19, Madison Martin via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi David,
> Can you please email me privately? I'm interested in applying to GDF and I
> have some questions for you. My email is:
> maddymartin at mymts.net
> Thanks
> Madison
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
> Sent: August-28-19 11:03 AM
> To: Sarah Calhoun via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: David <david at bakerinet.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Horrible Left Tendency
>
> I know this has been talked to death, but I have a couple of new
> observations.
>
> I understood that left-guiding is based upon the need to face traffic when
> walking on roads where drivers drive on the right side of the road, so that
> you are always facing traffic when walking on the road without a side walk.
> GDF trains guides to walk on the left, but they also train the commands,
> OVER RIGHT and OVER LEFT. I find it easier to just let Claire Rose guide me
> from the left of the path, except in NYC.
>
> In NYC, I get body slammed when walking on the left at least twice, often
> more, each block I walk. What I have found is that fast-paced New Yorkers
> are very self-absorbed. When they sense, but don't look at, someone coming
> toward them, they will move slightly to their left. They apparently think
> that the person coming toward them will also move a little to their left as
> well. When you don't, a collision occurs.
>
> When traveling in different countries, I have found that each culture has
> its own rules regarding personal space. Who gives way to whom depends upon
> where you are. Speed, angle of approach, and placement on the walkway are
> all important aspects of this. Sometimes the rules change on subways and
> stairways, in airports, performance venues, and stores. Italy's rules are
> vastly different from Germany's. France's rules are different from Spain's.
> I think a study would make a great Master's thesis, if it hasn't been done
> already.
>
> *David in Clearwater, FL*
> *david at bakerinet.com*
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-- 
Julie A. McGinnity
MM Vocal Performance, 2015; President, National Federation of the
Blind Performing Arts Division; First Vice President, National
Federation of the Blind of Missouri