[nagdu] So and so lets me pet their dog.

[Albert J Rizzi]

I second that rox. I feel like you do, though I make it absolutely clear
that the person coming up behind me with a guide will not probably be as
open to petting and attention as I am so I caution everyone on the
individuality  that we all possess and that 99% of handlers demand that
others not pet nor even acknowledge their dog. I even stop at times and take
the harness off making it a production and then the next time I see people
who had wanted to pet doxy, they always say do not go to any trouble we can
wait till next time we know he is working. It seems to drive the point home
and the repeat offenders are kept at bay and perhaps, just perhaps they stop
and think when they next come upon another team. I hope so anyway.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of The Pawpower Pack
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] So and so lets me pet their dog.

Hi Deanna,

I also allow Laveau to say hi and flirt with my friends' dogs if they  
are OK with it.  If they're not than she doesn't.  My friends and I  
are always petting one another's dogs and I don't care if friends or  
family pet my dog when we're out.  They don't pet her when we're  
actually walking, but if we're standing in line or sitting in the car  
or just sitting having a coffee, I don't care.  Laveau doesn't get  
excited when others pet her so it's not a problem.

Everyone is different and what works for one won't work for the next  
guy. (smile)

Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
"It's wildly irritating to have invented something as revolutionary as  
sarcasm, only to have it abused by amateurs." -- Christopher Moore
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