[nagdu] families and guide dogs

Larry D. Keeler lkeeler at comcast.net
Wed May 8 00:23:43 UTC 2013 

Yah Tami, you have to train those spouses and kids!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tami Jarvis" <tami at poodlemutt.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] families and guide dogs


> Mary,
>
> My husband has his moments, although I've been known to snap him back 
> pretty hard when he interferes too much. He knows better, but sometimes he 
> can't seem to help himself from watching every move the dog makes... And 
> he forgets that I'm listening to the dog, not him. Overall he's pretty 
> good, so I guess I can't complain too much. I try to remember to remind 
> him of the ground rules every now and then, which does help. /smile/
>
> The rest of my family... They totally don't get it. So we just try to 
> manage around them, frankly.
>
> I've come to the conclusion that in these cases, the best one can do is 
> focus on managing the dog and filter out the rest... As best one can! It's 
> aggravating, though, isn't it?
>
> Tami
>
> On 05/07/2013 03:58 PM, Mary Wurtzel wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I am wondering if any of you have trouble with members of your family 
>> giving
>> you advice about what you are doing wrong to handle your dog?  I am 
>> talking
>> about my sighted kids, too.  Even when I am doing what I need to do, such 
>> as
>> making Felix settle down under the table in a restaurant, or to lay down 
>> at
>> some kind of meeting they seem to think I am not going fast enough.  They
>> will admit when Felix is doing a great job guiding but will point out how 
>> he
>> put his nose down on the floor to eat something left there on the way out 
>> of
>> a restaurant.   They want to take over and correct him.  I tell them not 
>> to
>> do that, and it goes over their heads. My husband is an avid cane user 
>> but
>> has no problem with me having a dog.  Even so, he can be overly critical
>> sometimes, too.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of melissa R 
>> green
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:39 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] [nagdu grooming
>>
>> I use the Furminator.
>> It works really well.
>> I was upset because I thought I had lost mine.
>> When I was at the school they suggested not to use the Furminator.  I 
>> think
>> there is a change now.  I have other friends that use it.
>> Blessings,
>> Sincerely,
>> Melissa and Pj
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>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Sheila Leigland" <sleigland at bresnan.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:46 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>>
>> thanks for the info. I've never seen a furminator but it sounds
>> interesting.
>> we are going to the national convention this year and would like to keep
>> the hair under control.and hopefully we won't be running around with
>> coats that we don't want. lo.
>> On 5/6/2013 10:23 AM, Darla Rogers wrote:
>>> Hi Sheila,
>>>
>>> Can you use the Furminator on them?  Some dogs don't like it, but if
>>> you run it down their cots, applying little pressure, it gets rid of a 
>>> lot
>>> of the hair that falls out on your floors and gets on your clothes.
>>> Some groomers have a shedless treatment; they work fairly well,
>>> after the first day or so, but, in my personal opinion, you can do as
>>> well,
>>> for less money than a furminator.
>>> I also like a Tropiclean product; I'll have to look up exactly what
>>> it is, but it is water-based and doesn't dry the coat and conditions the
>>> coat and makes it smell nice.  Oxy-Clean, but the same company is great
>>> for
>>> itching; I have even used it on my cats; it is gentle and water-based 
>>> too
>>> with herbs to soothe the itching; I haven't had to use steroid 
>>> injections
>>> for years because of these products, but I'm not saying  they might not 
>>> be
>>> needed in certain situations, but as any of you know who have had to go
>>> the
>>> steroid route, it comes with its own set of problems.
>>> If you don't have a Furminator of your own, maybe someone has one
>>> you could try, and I'd buy from amazon.com/ or somewhere similar; the 
>>> vets
>>> seem to get a hefty mark-up on the things.
>>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheila 
>>> Leigland
>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:09 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>
>>> darla
>>> we have two golden retriever guides. Does a topical preparation help 
>>> with
>>> shedding? If so what do you rerecommend..
>>> On 5/6/2013 9:16 AM, Darla Rogers wrote:
>>>> Why do you think your dog has a double coat?  It insulates against
>>>> heat, bold and humidity.  Sorry; if your groomer is doing this, it is
>>>> irresponsible and unhealthy for the dog.
>>>> Usually good grooming  and a topical product, unless there is an
>>>> allergy, should keep Ace looking and feeling his best.
>>>> Remember, many groomers, while they may do a good job, will do what
>>>> you ask, unless it will kill a dog, which this won't, but they are
>>>> happy to take your money.
>>>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:49 AM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>
>>>> No, not so far and I have been doing it for about a year now.
>>>> K&A
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:02 AM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>
>>>> You did mention that before. Have you had any noticeable skin problems
>>>> doing that?
>>>>
>>>> CL
>>>>
>>>> On May 6, 2013, at 6:25 AM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, I may have mentioned this before but I get Ace shaved with a #7
>>>>> clipper every month. I don't see it but my wife says that it reduces
>>>>> the hair around our place by about 70%. I made a special deal with
>>>>> the groomer and got a good rate. Fortunately he is just four blocks
>>>>> away.
>>>>> K&A
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
>>>>> Rogers
>>>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:20 AM
>>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>>
>>>>> I think we are all guiklty oif that, from time to time, Cindy Rae,
>>>>> but whennever I am grooming, it takes me awhile, so I don't feel so
>>>>> bad if I miss a day here and there, but i know people who have a
>>>>> place near or at work where they can do some grooming on break which
>>> helps, too.
>>>>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:13 PM
>>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>>
>>>>> I wonder if most everyone grooms every day. I have to confess to
>>>>> being a little lax on it sometimes, but I have come to realize more
>>>>> and more that this is a really bad thing, so I'm doing way better. I
>>>>> didn't let him go long, but there does get to be way too much hair.
>>>>>
>>>>> CL
>>>>>
>>>>> On May 5, 2013, at 9:24 PM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Hello
>>>>>> As of now Figby is resting in the crate. Hubby will sleep close by
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> 2 nights just to make sure we have no probs. He ate his rice and
>>>>>> canned chicken but did still have liquid when Alex took him before
>>>>>> bed. To Cindy, I don't know. He loves his dog but lets just say he
>>>>>> could be a bit more responsible about grooming. Ever since we got
>>>>>> married last year, this actually one of the huge things we um don't
>>>>>> see eye to eye on. I just automatically assumed that people take
>>>>>> care of
>>>>> the dogs everyday.
>>>>>> Jessica Diaz
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:42 PM
>>>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Well, Jessica, I hope they are able to discern what is wrong with
>>>>>> the poor pup. That is hard. I know your husband is having a tough
>>>>>> time; does this make him less attentive to Figby?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> CL
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On May 5, 2013, at 10:57 AM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hello
>>>>>>> My husband's Figby is at the vet and the vet said it looks like a
>>>>>>> stomach bug. He is getting some medis and will be on a bland diet
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> 3 days. While the vet was checking him over, they found 2 huge hard
>>>>>>> masses. They are very concerned and want to run tests right now. So
>>>>>>> that is what is happening. I'm sort of frustrated because I have
>>>>>>> noticed some changes in Figby before this but I think my husband is
>>>>>>> having a very hard time with the fact that Figby is 9 and is
>>>>>>> retiring at the end of this year. Please all keep him in your
>>>>>>> thoughts and
>>>>> prayers.
>>>>>>> Jessica Diaz
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