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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=897195300-13052015><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Hello Deanna, </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=897195300-13052015><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>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. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=897195300-13052015><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Kathy Zolo and Dixie </FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces@nfbnet.org]
<B>On Behalf Of </B>Deanna Lewis via Oagdu<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, May 12, 2015
11:02 AM<BR><B>To:</B> Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List<BR><B>Cc:</B>
Deanna Lewis<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Oagdu] Crating our dogs.<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>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? <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>So, back to my original question… In what instances can an
employer make it mandatory to crate your dog? <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your insight!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Deanna, Mambo, and Pascal (who went back to Grandma’s
yesterday)<o:p></o:p></P>
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