[Sportsandrec] [Sportsandrec) Gyms and dog guides

Wed Sep 5 17:11:21 UTC 2012

thats one way to make sure you can't blow off the exercises you really don't
want to do

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[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 11:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Sportsandrec) Gyms and dog guides

What I did was use a cane first until I memorized where everything was, then
trained my dog to stop at the machines and benches I usually use. 
It worked great for me and she insists that I stop and do certain things
when I'm trying to flake.  But she is a shepherd and sometimes people stare
at her in the gym and it makes her bark.  Also she has startled people doing
sit-ups in the middle of the floor by licking their face.
Mike

On 9/5/2012 6:33 AM, Bill Kociaba wrote:
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [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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