[NAGDU] FOLLOWING UP WITH INFORMATION FROM LAST SATURDAY'S YAPPY HOUR CALL

[Susan Jones]

Good morning listers,

 

On the call last Saturday, the subject of how to handle loose dogs while
walking with our dogs was raised.

I mentioned that Graham Buck, a long-time trainer with Guiding Eyes, had
recommended an item that I had ordered.

 

I have now received the item, which I ordered on Amazon, and am prepared to
tell you about it:

 

The Company of Amimals Pet Corrector

Is a small spray can that puts out a puff of air.  I got a two-pack.  The
cans are small enough, you can place one in your pocket when you go out for
a walk.  When you push the button to spray the puff of air, you can direct
it toward the menacing dog.  I don't think it would have much effect on your
guide, since it is directional, and you would aim it at the offending dog.

It's not that loud, but functions kind of like an air horn.  It's not scary,
but might be a little surprising for the approaching dog, and hopefully give
him/her the urge to back off.

 

Since I'm between dogs, I haven't had a chance to use it in real life, but
Graham has, and says it works well.

 

We were talking about books related to dogs, especially guide dogs.

The one I mentioned was TRUSTING CALVIN: How a Dog Helped Heal a Holocaust
Survivor's Heart, by Sharon O. Peters.

It is available on BARD, both in Braille and audio.  It's a biography of Max
Edelman, who had seen dogs do unspeakable things in Nazi concentration
camps.  He realizes a guide dog will offer him more independence, but he
struggles to bond with his dog.

I thought it was one of the best books I ever read.

 

Kind regards,

Susan Jones, Indianapolis IN