[Nfb-krafters-korner] She is home!!!!

Mon Oct 5 19:49:46 UTC 2015

Greg,

In the last 18 years that I had my Seeing Eye dog they taught us to ride
with the dog in the front seat curled up in the part you place  your feet
in.  After I got my first Seeing Eye dog we went to the dealership to
purchase a van and tested it first to be sure she could bet into the van and
then fit between the 2 seats and stretch out toward  the back.  In any
regular car she sat curled up at my feet.  

As I did say  I did consider getting in the back seat with her, but I felt
better that I had a pair of eyes to see what was going on.  She sat
perfectly well and relaxed very quickly.  So everything went OK.

I had like 5 minutes of meeting her and making these decisions and if I
could have gotten her to lie down like my other Seeing Eye dogs I would
have, but at least with the way I did this I had total control of her and
could feel what she was doing and if she was nervous and all of that.  It
was a judgement call on my part and we got home all in one piece and safely.

I even considered bringing a crate to put her in the back seat, but I didn't
have any idea of her size.  They told me 15 pounds.  Well have you ever
tried to think about how large a 15 poundf dog could be?  Dachshunds are
packed a lot smaller and closer to the ground.  She is a lot of legs and
long thin body.  My son thought from the pictures she was a much smaller &
younger pup.  She feels heavier then 15 pounds, but heck I don't know.  When
I bring her to the vet in a week I will let you know.

Joyce

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The air bag imfo is an interesting consept!  I sure never would have thought
of that.  I just think dogs belong, and also fit better in the back.  Also
we usually ride in cabs, so have no choice.
Thanks for the imfo, Greg.

Terry P.

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I agree with Greg,if you let her always sit in the front seat,then,when it
is necessary for her to be in the back of the vehicle you'll have a tough
time getting and keeping her back there.
Sophie always rides in the back,because most of the cars that we ride in are
Hondas or Toyotas.
Henry

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I did think avout sitting in the backseat with her on the ride home, but She
got off the truck and we walked over and got in the car all within maybe 2
minutes time.  I thought if she got panick or something my son who was
driving could not see us in the back seat to let me know what might be going
on without recking the car.  I didn't want to leave her in the back seat by
herself, so my mind did run thru all of that stuff.

Joyce

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Congratulations! I'm glad you now have her. This is so wonderful. With
obedience, you will have no problem keeping barking to a minimum. Consistent
correction for inappropriate barking is all it takes.

But, may I please be out of bounds and make one observation. Perhaps you
will want to consider not allowing her to be in the front area of the
vehicle especially with her head up and paws in your lap. We were cautioned
about this in guide dog school because if there were a crash and the air bag
deployed, it could be really bad. We were told that decapitations have
occurred. I know you were very very excited today. Just something to give
consideration to.

Greg

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I just wanted to let everyone know that I picked up my new puppy this
morning.  She was wonderful on the ride home.  She sat on the floor in the
front seat with me with her front paws in my lap and her chin on my arm.

She has met Charlie and he tried playing with her this afternoon.  He was
running  bouncing off the furniture, running thru the rooms, but it sounded
like she was watching, but didn't choose to join in as of yet.

She is very quiet, curious walking around the house.

I don't know what I will name her yet.  I have had some suggestions given to
me.  Like Fawn[they tell me she is the color of a baby dear][that I picture
as a light tannish color, not yellow]  I had thought of Mara as in Marigold
and then thought of Adding Princess Mara, but if she isn't yellow, then that
won't work.

I do like real girl's names.  I named most of my Dachshundss real people's
names, but a few.

She is thin and needs some filling out.  She is 5 months old and quiet.  I
haven't had a dog that barks in my house since the Dacshunds left.  I hope I
can keep it that way.

Joyce

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