[NAGDU] Question about share ride drivers and dog hair

[Leslie Hamric]

And as far as I know, the schools give poodles to clients who have allergies. In standard poodles may not be the right dog for everyone. 
Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher

> On Dec 17, 2023, at 6:27 PM, Josh via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> The only dog that may be allergy free is a standard poodle.
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> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joy Relton via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2023 17:56
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
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> Cc: Joy Relton <joy.relton at icloud.com>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Question about share ride drivers and dog hair
> 
> Hi all,
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> 
> I recently took a Lyft to a shopping center near my house. The woman was not
> happy that she had to pick me up with my dog guide but did so nonetheless.
> As we were driving I engaged her in conversation about her resistance to
> taking the dog and she told me that many drivers are concerned because if
> they take a dog guide in their car and they aren't able to get all of the
> dog hair out before someone rides with them who has severe allergies the
> company will do nothing to help them with any law suits. I was curious
> whether others have ever had a driver express this concern. The logical
> solution is to have a specific percentage of cars be allergy-free so no
> perfumes,, dog etc. The problem would be that they couldn't guarantee that
> one of the passengers wouldn't have a pet at home and bring some of their
> fur on their clothing without any knowledge. Has anyone else had any similar
> experiences?
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> 
> Joy and Vicky, Who says that the brisk air out there makes for fine walking
> and hopes that all of her colleagues out there are getting similar walks.  
> 
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