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I'd wager that *most* of the people who call, pet, or otherwise distract Nalla simply don't realize that it's a problem. Ignorance isn't stupidity, nor is it intended rudeness. Sure, you'll have people who are simply being jerks. But by and large I'd say most people just don't know how those distractions affect you.
So that's what you need to talk about next week: the consequences of people distracting your SD. Let them know the ettiquette, but also know the reason behind it all; tell (or show) exactly how it complicates your life and how it can be dangerous to you and Nalla.
Once they realize the repercussions of what they feel is simply playing with a dog, I guarantee they'll (mostly) stop that behavior.
Good luck with speaking in front of a group. It's a big deal for *anyone* who doesn't have much practice at it, but remember that they're just a gathering of people like you. The most you talk, the more comfortable you'll become talking to groups. I'm proud of you for being willing to do this in spite of your panic disorder. Let us know how it goes!
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Would it be worth talking about how I got hurt (twice >__<) last week because of people messing with her? Or just say what could happen if she misses an alert or guiding thing?
Would it be worth talking about how I got hurt (twice >__<) last week because of people messing with her? Or just say what could happen if she misses an alert or guiding thing?
I think you should first explain how subtle the cues can be for a Service dog and then explain the injuries you recieved because of people distracting her from following her alerts. I think this will be an affective show and tell to demonstrate what happens
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I think you should first explain how subtle the cues can be for a Service dog and then explain the injuries you recieved because of people distracting her from following her alerts. I think this will be an affective show and tell to demonstrate what happens
I'm going to Disneyquest tonight!!! I've never been there, I'm so excited.
I'm at home now, with three guys who don't live here. Haha. They're really nice though, and one of them trains dogs and Nalla just loves him. He's really great with her, and it's so nice to have someone play with her and have them know not to reinforce bad behaviors while playing. Even when he gives her a treat (and he asks first!) he makes her do something for it, instead of just giving it to her.
I slept in today and it was sooo nice. Sleep is good.
Last night my roommate's friend came over (as he has before) and I really don't like him. He makes me really uncomfortable. Turns out, I'm not alone on that since he makes everyone but that one roommate uncomforable, he's very touchy/huggy and I hate that when someone hugs me and doesn't say something first (so that I know they are there if I can't see them). He also plays too roughly with the dog. My whole apt sat down and talked about it, and the one girl who like this guy said she'll try to hang out with him outside the apt, but if he's coming over she'll tell us and we'll just keep our distance. Most of us would rather he not be here, but we don't want to tell the one girl who she can and can't have here. Next time he comes we're going to make him sit down and listen to us and set VERY clear personal boundaries (i.e. Don't touch any person or dog without permission, ask before you go into someone's bedroom). Seems like it should be common sense, but whatever. If he still doesn't listen after we've made ourselves VERY clear than our apt will sit down and figure out where to go from there. Hopefully talking to him very clearly will work. I'm actually quite happy with how we handled the situation as a group, since it didn't turn into bickering or a big arguement.
Oh and one of the guys that are here fixed my computer screen and made the image/text whatever bigger so I can see it easier. So cool! I don't have to magnify every webpage now. Pretty cool.
I will be arriving in Disney next Saturday (only 9 days away woohoo) and will give it to you then. Hope you like it I think the blue will look good on her.
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