[Sportsandrec] [Sportsandrec) Gyms and dog guides

[Bill Kociaba]

Hi again Tony,
OK you know the drill then.  The good thing is it will open up conversations
with the regulars in the gym and you might be able to get yourself a
training partner.   If thats something you might want.  My current dog hated
all the banging and clanging for a while but eventually adapted to it.  The
biggest problem I found when trying to work her on the gym floor was she did
what she was supposed to do.  Find the open clearest path.  The problem was
finding what I wanted as she would try to "save me" from crashing into
whatever I was looking for.  Getting the dog to find the incline bench or
leg press or treadmill is not easy.  Just curious, how long have you had
this dog and where did it come from
Bill


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From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Toni King
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:51 AM
To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Sportsandrec) Gyms and dog guides

Hello Bill,
Thank you so much for your reply and for sharing your experience.  I am 
very grateful to hear others have had   success with their guides in 
gyms.  Wednesdays is the slowest week day which is why we picked today to
get started so good to hear that was the best choice.
This guide is new but my 3rd so yes fully prepared for all the "may I pet
your dog"  request.
Take Care,
Toni
Original message:
> Hi Tony,
> Welcome to the list.  My best suggestion would to not start your first 
> time at "prime time" when the gym is crowded.  Its going to be sensory 
> overload for the dog. Its a great idea to try to go in at a quieter 
> time at first and try to learn the basic layout. Figure out what 
> equiptment you will be regularly using and kind of justget  yourself 
> and the dog comfortable. It will make things much easier when you do 
> go and the place is crowded.  You said a new guide dog.  Expect the 
> dog to be the center of attention and be ready to deal with that.  
> Once you become part of the regular crowd it will be cool and no one 
> will bother the dog but at first expect lots of people wanting to pet
her/him.
> I have been bringing my dogs into gyms for the past 15 years and never 
> have had any problems.  What I have found works best for me though is 
> to place the dog in a fixed spot rather than trying to work her around the
gym floor.
> I tried that at first but found it just took too long to change to a 
> different piece of equiptment and then resettle the dog etc. Manigment 
> may allow you to put the dog behind the counter or somewhere else out 
> of the way while you do your workout.  I just find it much easier that 
> way.  I just find a corner and that becomes her spot and I check on 
> her sevral times during my workout.  People tell me she watches me 
> whereever I am and eventually just goes to sleep til I come back. 
> Thats just how I have found it to work the best for me.  You may 
> prefer to keep the dog with you.  If I can be of any help re the gym 
> the dog etc please feel free to contact me off the list Bill 
> williamkociaba at comcast.net


> -----Original Message-----
> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Toni King
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 7:59 AM
> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Sportsandrec) Gyms and dog guides

> Hello Everyone,
> My name is Toni and I am new to the list. i have joined a gym and will 
> be going for the first time after work today.  I have a new dog guide 
> and have not gone to the gym with a guide before.  i have spoken to a 
> lady here who takes her guide with great results but I thought I would 
> post and ask if there is any suggestions to make this a great start for us
both.
> Thanks in advance for your input.
> Take Care,
> Toni

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