[nagdu] water intake question

Wed Jan 21 02:49:57 UTC 2015

Hi John,
I think that you are doing a great job! It is hard not having had a dog 
before either as a pet or a guide.  It is like bringing home a baby from 
the hospital for the first time parents. You are anxious and worried 
about doing everything right and Mollie senses this, all our dogs pick 
up on our emotional state and they react accordingly.

I do not know about your blindness or your level of perception but it 
seems to me that your parents, neighbors and Home Health Care Aide are 
responding based on the myths several myths pertaining to Blind people.  
They see Blind people as someone, who needs help and who does not have 
personal autonomy.

I know that it can feel overwhelming to have the responsibility of 
caring for another living thing, ever gorgeous Mollie, who is your guide 
dog and trusted companion.  But the responsibility (walking, picking up 
poop, feeding) doing obedience training is outweighed by the 
dependability, hard work and joy that Mollie will give in return.

Please give yourself a break.  Recognize that this is a learning 
experience for both of you.  Pay attention to the school.  But stand 
firm in your belief that you alone are Mollie's responsibility. Have 
faith and confidence that Pilot would not have given her to you if they 
did not think you were capable of handling her.  So relax. Take a deep 
breath and remember you are still learning about your dog.  Listen to 
Mollie as you work to establish a comfortable daily routine for feeding 
and breaking/parking.

Have a good evening,
In Christ,
Janice and Retired Destiny

On 1/20/2015 8:19 PM, John Sanders via nagdu wrote:
> Hi,
> she isn't getting enough water.
> I need to work harder on that.
> I have been actively calling the school.
> I will be calling them tomorrow.
> I will fill her water bowl up to full.
> I will tell her that there is water for her and to go ahead and drink it.
> When I tell her that there is water, she won't drink it right away.
> At the time I tell her that there is water for her, she probably 
> doesn't want it.
> If she doesn't want it, later in the day, she will drink the majority 
> of it.
> My home health care provider had told me that I need help with Mollie 
> and taking care of her.
> this is my first dog.
> I've never taken care of a dog before.
> I hope to hear from you soon.
> Sincerely,
> John and the golden retriever Mollie who if I'm not carefull will be 
> taken away
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Buddy Brannan via nagdu
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 7:42 PM
> To: Buddy Brannan ; NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of 
> Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] water intake question
>
> Also, by whose reckoning is Molly not drinking enough water? If you’re 
> offering her water at appropriate times throughout the day, she’ll 
> drink it if she feels she needs or wants it. She won’t if she doesn’t. 
> One of two things is true:
>
> 1) You aren’t offering her water enough of the time, therefore,she 
> isn’t drinking enough, or
>
> 2) You are offering her enough water and she isn’t drinking it, so 
> she’s probably getting enough, or she thinks so anyway.
>
> You haven’t been out of school very long. Seriously, call them for 
> guidance. They know your dog. All of these other self styled experts 
> do not, and I’m not even sure they know as much as they think they do 
> anyway. And when I say call the school, I mean *you* should call the 
> school. Not your mom. Not your neighbor. Not your cousin’s uncle’s 
> wife’s hairdresser. You. Your dog. Your responsibility. All yours.
>
> —
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>
>
>
>> On Jan 20, 2015, at 7:37 PM, Buddy Brannan via nagdu 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Wait. Why would your mom call Pilot? Whose dog is this? Is your arm 
>> broke? Pick up the phone and call them.
>>
>> —
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: 814-860-3194
>> Mobile: 814-431-0962
>> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jan 20, 2015, at 7:05 PM, John Sanders via nagdu 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> My home health care provider is also saying that I need a lot of 
>>> help with caring for my dog.
>>> this is my first dog.
>>> Even people in my apartment complex are saying that I need help.
>>> For example: I didn't know it, or maybe I wasn't paying attention 
>>> but, she had relieved herself out in my apartment hallway.
>>> I had forgotten to bring a bag.
>>> It was an accident.
>>> My parents are going to start stopping over weekly.
>>> I have a question: if my mom or dad were to call Pilot, would ray 
>>> tell them that he can't talk to them about my dog?
>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>> Sincerely,
>>> John Sanders
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Daryl Marie via nagdu
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 5:25 PM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] water intake question
>>>
>>> And along this same line, may I please suggest that it's your 
>>> decision how to care for your dog?  Your emails seem to mention your 
>>> parents wanting to influence a lot of the care of your dog, but at 
>>> the end of the day the decisions are yours...
>>>
>>> Daryl
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Buddy Brannan via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: John Sanders <starmy22 at gmail.com>, NAGDU Mailing List, the 
>>> National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:19:01 -0700 (MST)
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] water intake question
>>>
>>> My question is…didn’t they talk to you about this in school? If they 
>>> didn’t, why aren’t you calling your school to ask for clarification?
>>>
>>> —
>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>> Phone: 814-860-3194
>>> Mobile: 814-431-0962
>>> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jan 20, 2015, at 5:11 PM, John Sanders via nagdu 
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I have a question:  My dog is still a puppy. she is only a year old.
>>>> My parents think that I should give her 6-8 cups of water a day.
>>>> How much water does a guide dog need who is a puppy?
>>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> John Sanders
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