[nagdu] Get control of that dog

[Joy Relton]

HI Michelle,

I usually firmly and matter of fatly say "I am the only one who gives the
dog a command or handles. Thank you for your concern but it is a safety
issues. It also confuses the dog. I try to keep my voice respectful and
polite but I need and want them to understand that I'm stating facts which
are not negotiable.

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Michelle
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 5:35 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Get control of that dog


Hi,

Could you let me know what you do when you're in a situation where other
people are instructing your guide dog when they clearly haven't warned you
and have not asked your permission? An example for me is when I'm getting a
lift somewhere and the person helping me out starts telling the dog what to
do, telling me how to instruct the dog, what to do with the dog etc. I know
that they are well-meaning and helpful, but then when it extends to the
person picking up the harness and giving it to me, completely controlling my
life and my situation for me without me being allowed to think and act for
myself, it really gets under my bonnet. After informing the person that I'll
handle the dog when I'm getting out of the car, this person will have the
hide to tell the dog to sit and stay! I hate being rude, so what do I do?

I don't mind what advice you give me, please tell me to be rude if I have to
be. I'm sick of being treated as an invalid to suit others, because it
really confuses my dog to no end, poor fellow.

Thank you very much and cheers!

Michelle and Troy _______________________________________________
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