[nagdu] Dogs interacting

[Tracy Carcione]

I don't mind a dog meet and greet if I'm not busy with something else, but
I want to say when it will and won't happen. I would think, if I were
coming somewhere for a professional meeting, I definitely would not want
to be playing meet-and-greet.

My old dog Echo was attacked twice, and became wary of strange dogs.  She
was very uncomfortable having strange dogs get real close to her.  It
drove me crazy, when I explained to other guide dog users that she was
afraid of strange dogs, and they still let their dogs crawl right in her
face under the table. If I tell someone please to keep their dog away from
mine, and even explain why, I want my wishes respected.
Tracy

> Hi Lynn and Everyone,
> Just like people dogs need to interact with each other. They are use to
> being in packs. I have always allowed my dogs to interact with other dogs.
> Most of my friends who are guide dog users let there dogs play with Anna.
> there have been times at my house I have had up to 10 guide dogs visit,
> puppy's in training and pet dogs.
> Lynn that's a shame the people in your blind center don't let the dogs
> interact and at least meet. At the blind group I go to our dogs lay near
> each other under the table  and just this past Monday we took pictures of
> the 4 dogs there and its on Face Book.Everyone does there own thing with
> the dogs. I agree with you Lynn that a quick meet and greet makes the dog
> calmer. At my support group at my agency I ask people who come for the
> first time with guide dogs or service dogs to do a meet and greet with the
> other dog.
> Marilyn and Anna who loves to make new friends
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