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

[Vivianna]

I have used an ultra-sonic dog trainer with great success. It’s small and can be carried in your pocket. They are cheap at about $12 on amazon and work great. Why not try one?

Vivianna

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> On May 21, 2020, at 8:40 AM, Susan Jones via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
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