[nagdu] Dogs in the Dorms

[Aleeha Dudley via nagdu]

Hi,
     I lived in a dorm for a very short period of time last summer,
right after I got my dog. I would suggest not having a roommate, as
many dorm rooms, especially doubles, can be very tight anyway. You'll
want a place out of the way in your room (if the bed sits high enough
off the ground, you can use the space under it), for a crate or bed
where your dog can feel like she is comfortable and out of the way if
things get hectic. I would also suggest a tray to place the dogs bowls
on if she is a sloppy eater or drinker, especially if the dorm is
carpeted. At no time did I ever let Dallas off leash in the halls with
me, not did I take him to the laundry room. I typically did not have
the hands for this. I did not allow interaction with him, partially
because he was so new, partially because I did not want a ton of
different people threatening my and Dallas's partnership. I wish you
the best of luck with college. :)
Aleeha and Dallas, who are happily living in an apartment and greatful
for no more dorms

On 5/16/14, Alyssa via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I let others play with Sophie on my floor. I also took her in the hallway to
> play. My advice would be if possible, get a room on the first floor. This is
> easier in situations such as a dog not feeling well and needing to get
> outside. Also, in the event of a fire alarm, it means less time for your pup
> to deal with the noise and less chances for his paws to get stepped on by
> others as they evacuate the building.
> Alyssa
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 16, 2014, at 9:05 AM, lizzy via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I will be moving into a college dorm this fall and just figured I'd ask
>> for advice/tips from any of you who have had guide dogs while living in
>> them.  Since I've never dealt with a situation like this, I'm open to any
>> advice, warnings, tips etc.  Here are a few questions that I've been
>> thinking about:
>> - Do you let your dog walk around the dorm off leash with you? Ex: While
>> you do some laundry your dog is sitting beside you but not necessarily on
>> leash.
>> - Did you allow interactions with others while in the dorms?
>> - Did you have a roommate? If so, was the dog an issue at all?
>> - I've already purchased a compact pet vacuum and a huge sealed container
>> for her food.  Are there any other extra supplies that I'll need to
>> purchase?
>> - Anything else that I should know or prepare before moving in?
>> I know it's a while away, and that ultimately I'll have to decide how to
>> handle these situations but I like to be prepared and it can't hurt to
>> ask.
>> Thanks,
>> Lizzy
>>
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