[nagdu] another what would you do question

[Steven Johnson]

Julie,
Sounds like you will be in a venue that would essentially be considered a
public accommodation.  My first thought after reading this, is a gentle
reminder that the dogs need to be kept under control at all times, and any
acts of aggression by any of the dogs will not be tolerated and will be
asked to leave.  Whomever is facilitating this, should be the party to
announce this.  I believe we did something similar at our Service Dog
Symposium back in the fall of 2010 ad all of the service dogs in attendance
were great and everything went off without incident.  Of course, a lot may
be speculation and anticipation of what the dog could do which is both good
and not so good.  Just be on your toes so to speak, and aggression by
another dog, could essentially be a control issue which of course, is one of
the responsibilities that we as handlers must maintain accordance to the
ADA.

Still thinking,

Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 11:28 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] another what would you do question

Hello all!

I have another what would you do in this situation question.  I'm going to
apologize in advance because my information is going to seem cryptic.

I am attending an event with other blind people and some guide dogs.  I am
riding to this event in a van with one of the other guide dogs.  I am
planning on taking Monty.  I have heard from more than one trusted 
source that the other guide dog is aggressive.   I do not know the other 
guide dog handler at all.  I do not know what program the dog is from.  
Not going to this event is not an option.  getting there another way is an
extremely remote option that I'm looking into.  Even if I do find other
transportation I will be in a small hotel for the weekend where this other
guide dog will also be.

So what do I do?  I've thought about leaving Monty, but there won't be
anyone available to care for him.  I'd have to leave him at the dog sitter's
place.  It also feels like leaving Monty is allowing the other person to not
take responsibility for his dog.

Is there some obvious solution that I'm overlooking? I know you guys are
awesome and will have great ideas.

TIA
Julie


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