[Oagdu] Crating our dogs.

[Kathy Zolo]

Hello Deanna, 
 
Since you are not a permanent employee of that particular area, you probably
would not fall into the rules for those in that department. Since your
primary duty is morning receptionist, then, if you have always had your dogs
tied down there, I don't see any reason that they wouldn't let you continue
this practice as long as Mambo is quiet and stays out of the way as much as
is possible. I hope this helps and please let us know what happens if
anything. I agree with the statement that until they actually come up to you
and ask that he be crated, then I would go on as usual. 
 
Kathy Zolo and Dixie 

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From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis via
Oagdu
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 11:02 AM
To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
Cc: Deanna Lewis
Subject: [Oagdu] Crating our dogs.



Hi all,

I have an interesting question and would like feedback on this. When is it
legal for an employer to make you crate your dog? I ask this because
sometimes at work, I go to different departments to help them out if they
need extra help. I work for a blindness agency and my main job is as the
morning receptionist, but I've worked in the Bindery and making folders as
well. When I've been in these areas, I have been the only one who uses a
guide dog. So, I've always had my dog on tie down underneath my table/work
area. Everyone has seemed fine with that, since the dog is out of harm's way
and can be nice and comfortable. 

Recently, there have been people who are doing folders who have gotten guide
dogs. They keep these dogs in crates, but I am not sure if that's by choice
or if they are required to now. I've been asked to do some extra work
helping with folders, but I would greatly prefer not to crate my dog. I'm
not even sure if they would make it mandatory, but I'd really prefer tie
down. It will be harder for me to monitor my dog, if he is in a crate. Plus,
I am still new to Mambo, so I want him close by. Since I used to have Pascal
under the table, I don't see why they wouldn't allow me to have Mambo in the
same area. But who knows? 

So, back to my original question. In what instances can an employer make it
mandatory to crate your dog? 

Thanks for your insight!

Deanna, Mambo, and Pascal (who went back to Grandma's yesterday)

 

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