[nagdu] update

Fri Oct 30 12:58:24 UTC 2009

Hi Lora.
That sounds like a good approach.  You've made a decision, and you have a
timeline for giving it a try.  Come January or February, you can take a
good look at where you and Tryce are, and decide if it's working out or
not.  Just be sure you're safe, and that you have confidence in yourself
and your dog to not get you both into a dangerous situation.  If you can't
have that confidence in Tryce today, but you feel like you can deal with
it for a while, that's your choice.
Good luck.  Sometimes putting in a big effort works, and sometimes not. 
If it works for you, great!  Hats off to you!  But if it doesn't work out,
don't beat yourself up over it.  You gave it your best shot.  And if you
decide in a month or two that your team is just not making progress,
that's OK, too.
One way or another, it'll all work out.  Just be cautious while you try to
get Tryce's act together.  I wish you all the best. I've been where you
are, and it ain't easy.
Tracy

> I'm giving Trice 3 months or so where I'm going to walk on the opposite
> side
> so that he realizes that he can do it and then switch him to the other
> side
> to build his confidence. Basically I'm just going to be more proactive in
> working with his street issues. As far as his barking issues I'll work on
> that by just being more aware and praising when people walk by. I'm at
> least
> going to try the suggestions they give me to see if it works or not before
> totally giving up on him. He seems alot better on the other side of the
> road
> so I'll start there. I have to eventually cross to that side of the road
> to
> go to school anyways. I'd rather give their suggestions a try before
> giving
> up totally with this dog. I'm going to try these suggestions and see what
> happens. Now that I know Trice has the possibility to take me into traffic
> I
> know to be more aware especially at corners where there aren't sidewalks
> where he has to follow the shoulder. I haven't talked to either of those
> people. I won't be going with Leader with my next dog, but I at least want
> to try to make this relationship work out.
>
> On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 8:13 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS) <
> REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com> wrote:
>
>> Laura,
>> To quote from Nancy Reagan "just say no".
>> Tell them you will not use the dog anymore and to come and get him. If
>> they won't, tell them you'll send him back at their expense, and if that
>> isn't aggreaable, take him to the pound.
>> This is of course only if you feel that way and aren't willing and able
>> to keep him as a pet.
>> You ultimately own the solution to this problem. The school cannot make
>> you do anything you do not want to do.
>> Know that if you do this, you probably won't get another dog from them,
>> but would you really want one given all that's happened?
>> Lastly, have you spoken with Phil or the president of Leader Dogs? Phil
>> was the head trainer in my last class and I personally found him to be
>> great. I realize you may not, but if you haven't spoken with him, I'd
>> encourage you to do that.
>> I'd urge you to write down all the issues you've had, in a list format
>> and hit them one by one.Be calm and collected and make sure your point
>> is gotten across.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Lora
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:18 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] update
>>
>> BTW the health issues have cleared up. I'm trying to explain to them I'm
>> going to have a major discussion with them tomorrow and try to get
>> through
>> their head.
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 6:24 PM, Cindy Ray <cindyray at qwest.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Laura, that issue should have been addressed right then and there
>> IMHO, and
>> > be sure you are proactive asking questions. If you have to do so many
>> > things
>> > to make it right, I think it's wrong and would push for a change of
>> dog
>> > myself. And besides, the health issues are still there. I hope I am
>> not
>> > speaking out of turn, and I'm sorry to express such a strong opinion,
>> but I
>> > concur with your thoughts on it.
>> >
>> > Cindy Lou
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Lora" <blindhistory at gmail.com>
>> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>  > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> > Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:09 PM
>> > Subject: [nagdu] update
>> >
>> >
>> > I just wanted to let people know that Leader Dogs came out. They want
>> me to
>> > walk on the other side of the street for three months to build Trice's
>> > confidence level as far as being scared of traffic. As far as the
>> barkin
>> > they want me to be aware when people are walking down the hall and
>> give him
>> > a treat whenever people walk down the hall. This will hopefully solve
>> the
>> > work issue, but his other barking issues I am not sure. As far as him
>> > barking in class they want me to not sit by any windows or doors where
>> he
>> > can look out and bark at people in the hallway. It seems like they are
>> just
>> > avoiding the issue. They aren't sure why Trice is taking me out into
>> > traffic
>> > and didn't really give a suggestion besides correcting him to get him
>> back
>> > on track. He did walk out into traffic when the trainer was there. The
>> > trainer will be here tomorrow and I plan on addressing that even
>> though I
>> > was on the side of the street that they wanted me to be on Trice still
>> > startled at a motercycle.
>> >
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