LJIdol: week 5

[solstice_singer]

I stood in the middle of the sidewalk and prayed I would not burst into tears. Sidewalks are for walking, but that was not what my guide dog and I were doing. Instead, we'd take a few very hesitant steps. He would stop, look back, and refuse to move forward. I coaxed him. i corrected him. I broke the golden rule of guide dog use and actually

Comments

[irradescent]

:) I was wondering how it was going with acelet. i'm glad you were able to figure out how to get him to work. i know the anxiety part of your dog's job duties is probably at times more important as the guiding part.
and i feel like there was something else i meant to say but i forget. oh, well. you'll get another comment if i remember. :)

ps

[irradescent]

not the thing i couldn't remember, but this story sort of reminds me of when i was doing my internship at BVRS and got a phone call from someone who wanted to know if they made doggie baby wipes. Apparently her coworker, who had a guide dog, was really worried that the dog was not clean from behind and would take the dog into the bathroom and wipe him down with paper towels each time he went park.

[similiesslip]

I would have never thought of this, but hey, if it works, it works. I'm glad something did! :)

[faerie_spark]

Dear Acelet, It's very bad to make your mother cry. If wearing a plastic bag on your butt keeps you from doing this, then bag away!

Seriously, Kristine's brain sounds like it churns out some good ideas.

[millysdaughter]

I am glad the bag worked to relieve his stress. Because my mind works in weird ways, I picture this as you are diapering your dog!

[lilmizmombassa]

I am so happy that you and the Acelet have been able to continue your partnership. He sounds like a snazzy dresser, with his purple harness and a bag on his tail. But if it works, it works, and I'm so glad that you've been able to keep your sweet boy by your side.