Cruising With A Service Dog....everything You Ever Wanted To Know!

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Yardley trying to convince me to pet her instead of doing school work:

 

I have dozens so I hope you will forgive me for showing off my cute doggie. Also sorry they are all rotated! For some reason when I uploaded them they rotated!

 

She looks like a sweetie pie.

 

Dianne

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They encourage their kids to pet Saxon! He is a puppy and doesn't need any more distractions. He is already a "butterfly" dog at times. LOL

 

Suggestions please? I'm guessing I can't smack them. [emoji6]

 

I agree that a vest with a "do not pet" patch is the best deterrent. I try to anticipate the petting if I seen it coming - some people just can't seem to help themselves. I always tell people I am okay with them petting Henri as long as they ask first. At least that person will know to ask first the next time he or she sees a service dog.

 

When we were in Seattle, we passed a class of children on a school field trip - the teacher was great - she told the class do not pet the dog or distract her she is working.

 

Dianne

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Oh! My! What did you all do, wait until MaMa goes away and then come onboard!!!!! WELCOME! To all of you.

 

I'm so glad that you've come by and that you're going to try cruising with your dogs.

 

 

Welcome back Roz - glad to hear that you had such a great trip.

 

Dianne

[wizard-of-roz]

Thank you!

What would you guys do if someone insisted on giving your Service Dog directives?

[Algebralovr]

Thank you!

What would you guys do if someone insisted on giving your Service Dog directives?

Roz, what do you mean?

 

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[sabrinaswack]

Roz, have you traveled to cozumel? Any problems with businesses not wanting your service dog in their establishment? Just wanted some advice from someone who's been.

 

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[wizard-of-roz]

Roz, what do you mean?

 

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For instance: I'm standing in an elevator and this man was standing near me and was telling Horton to "sit!" On other occasions I've had folks who insist on telling him to "shake", "sit", "lay down", or they'll purposely drop something and ask him to "get it." The last one are the people who know some of his specific commands.

I find myself rolling my eyes. I try to just hold his leash tightly and move away from them. If I know them, I will ask them to please not give him commands unless they ask me if it's okay.

I realize it's fun to have such a well-trained animal in their midst and to watch Horton immediately respond to their requests is very exciting. It's just not always a convenient thing when he's working!!!!

[wizard-of-roz]

Roz, have you traveled to cozumel? Any problems with businesses not wanting your service dog in their establishment? Just wanted some advice from someone who's been.

 

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Yes. And, it was hit and miss. One restaurant was very nice and a shop was very upset to see a dog in it and asked me to please take him out.

I did find some lose dogs roaming about, you have to be very careful! I was with someone and she was always on the look-out for strays.

[sabrinaswack]

Yes. And, it was hit and miss. One restaurant was very nice and a shop was very upset to see a dog in it and asked me to please take him out.

I did find some lose dogs roaming about, you have to be very careful! I was with someone and she was always on the look-out for strays.

Thank you for responding. We'll be a group of 8 so we'll definitely be on the lookout. We are just planning on going to Nachi Cocum. It's supposed to be not very busy so hopefully it's a nice relaxing day.

 

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[wizard-of-roz]

Thank you for responding. We'll be a group of 8 so we'll definitely be on the lookout. We are just planning on going to Nachi Cocum. It's supposed to be not very busy so hopefully it's a nice relaxing day.

 

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Something to think about; Nachi Cocom is a private beach club area and although they're very welcoming please make sure to keep your dog on leash and acting with good manners at all times.

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I realize it's fun to have such a well-trained animal in their midst and to watch Horton immediately respond to their requests is very exciting. It's just not always a convenient thing when he's working!!!!

 

I don't think I have had this happen - whether I knew them or not I would say please don't give Henri any commands. It is confusing for her and she needs to be focused on what I have asked her to do.

 

Dianne

[wizard-of-roz]

I don't think I have had this happen - whether I knew them or not I would say please don't give Henri any commands. It is confusing for her and she needs to be focused on what I have asked her to do.

 

Dianne

 

Precisely!

[sabrinaswack]

Something to think about; Nachi Cocom is a private beach club area and although they're very welcoming please make sure to keep your dog on leash and acting with good manners at all times.

Yes that would be a disservice for all other handlers if we exhibited bad behavior. The organization that trained Angel was very thorough when we went in for training about the level of responsibility and etiquette we were to uphold.

Thank you so much for always giving great advice. I always love reading about your adventures.

 

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[rangeley]

Welcome back Roz!! Glad you had a safe trip.

 

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[rangeley]

A week from today my son and daughter-in-law will be bringing home my first grandson. We are so excited to meet him. Going down to stay for a day or two. I have some pics now and I'm sure I'll have plenty more.

 

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[wizard-of-roz]

OMG! I have goose bumps all over for the cuteness of your little grandson..........what's his name? I vote for "Shadow!" One thing is for darn sure.......he made me smile today!!! I love the fat, little tummies!!! And, how the blonde hair shows on them!!!!

You are going to be so happy and have so much fun.....Wexy is going to have to be such a careful big Uncle, so as not to push the little guy around too much!!!!

Thanks for sharing the great photos. :hearteyes:

[Gr8DanesMom]

Thank you all for your advice. I have ordered the patches for his vest. I know Saxon is adorable but he is just in his 4th week of training. He already has to deal with all new things and it is frustrating when people interrupt our training. Yesterday I actually had someone try to tell him to sit! Roz, you are right, I honestly didn't think anyone would do that. LOL. This lady told me that service dogs should sit the instant I stop walking. I tried to explain that he cannot sit bc if I begin to fall, how can he brace against me if he is sitting? She then told me he wasn't a REAL service dog since everyone knows those dogs know when to sit.

 

Wow, good to know! LOL. Yes, he is a REAL service dog. Yes, he is still a "little" puppy. Ok, so he weighs 60lbs already. He is still little. LOL. I know Saxon isn't perfect and will still be nervous or scared at times. But that doesn't mean he isn't a real service dog!

 

Oh, one other thing, I'm so glad to know your dogs sigh and groan too. Saxon is very vocal, not barking, but he makes all kinds of noises. Glad he isn't alone! [emoji4]

 

 

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[wizard-of-roz]

Thank you all for your advice. I have ordered the patches for his vest. I know Saxon is adorable but he is just in his 4th week of training. He already has to deal with all new things and it is frustrating when people interrupt our training. Yesterday I actually had someone try to tell him to sit! Roz, you are right, I honestly didn't think anyone would do that. LOL. This lady told me that service dogs should sit the instant I stop walking. I tried to explain that he cannot sit bc if I begin to fall, how can he brace against me if he is sitting? She then told me he wasn't a REAL service dog since everyone knows those dogs know when to sit.

 

Wow, good to know! LOL. Yes, he is a REAL service dog. Yes, he is still a "little" puppy. Ok, so he weighs 60lbs already. He is still little. LOL. I know Saxon isn't perfect and will still be nervous or scared at times. But that doesn't mean he isn't a real service dog!

 

Oh, one other thing, I'm so glad to know your dogs sigh and groan too. Saxon is very vocal, not barking, but he makes all kinds of noises. Glad he isn't alone! [emoji4]

 

 

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No one and I mean NO ONE has the right to make you feel badly about anything you do with your dog. You know your dog and you know what works with him and your dog trusts in your good judgment for him.......It never ceases to amaze me how some folks will put their 2 cents in at every opportunity.

I had a lady grab Horton's leash when she didn't think that he was far enough back in an elevator, while we were going to my accountants office. Talk about nervy!!!! I responded with a quick "jerk" and a loud "stop", she responded very well with this. Very similar to dog training, I must say!!!!! ;p

I swear, one day Horton is going to come out with "words" instead of grunts and groans. I don't mind it at all when he does this, and I never correct him for it. I actually think it's really cute when he expresses himself with sounds.....He has a lot of important stuff to say, I'm quite sure!!!!! :)

 

Hey DKD, how's your new baby working out?

[rangeley]

OMG! I have goose bumps all over for the cuteness of your little grandson..........what's his name? I vote for "Shadow!" One thing is for darn sure.......he made me smile today!!! I love the fat, little tummies!!! And, how the blonde hair shows on them!!!!

You are going to be so happy and have so much fun.....Wexy is going to have to be such a careful big Uncle, so as not to push the little guy around too much!!!!

Thanks for sharing the great photos. :hearteyes:

I'm in love already Roz! ❤️ See him kissing my son? Ugh They are naming him Forrest. I suggested a ton of names but that's what they wanted. I'm going to call him Gumpy. Haha. Wexler is awesome with puppies. They are going to try to use CCI commands.

 

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[rangeley]

I swear, one day Horton is going to come out with "words" instead of grunts and groans. I don't mind it at all when he does this, and I never correct him for it. I actually think it's really cute when he expresses himself with sounds.....He has a lot of important stuff to say, I'm quite sure!!!!! :)

 

Is Horton noisy? I swear Wex talks to us. I've never had a dog that is so vocal. No barking though.

 

 

 

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[rangeley]

I swear, one day Horton is going to come out with "words" instead of grunts and groans. I don't mind it at all when he does this, and I never correct him for it. I actually think it's really cute when he expresses himself with sounds.....He has a lot of important stuff to say, I'm quite sure!!!!! :)

 

Is Horton noisy? I swear Wex talks to us. I've never had a dog that is so vocal. No barking though.

 

 

 

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[rangeley]

Sorry for the double post

 

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[wizard-of-roz]

I swear, one day Horton is going to come out with "words" instead of grunts and groans. I don't mind it at all when he does this, and I never correct him for it. I actually think it's really cute when he expresses himself with sounds.....He has a lot of important stuff to say, I'm quite sure!!!!! :)

 

Is Horton noisy? I swear Wex talks to us. I've never had a dog that is so vocal. No barking though.

 

 

 

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I love when he gives me his heavy sigh and noisy grunt when I go to put his scarf and leash on, which he knows means that we're going to work today! Or, he'll open his mouth really wide and out will come some plaintive whaling sound that I'm sure means, "leave me alone blondie!"

Horty doesn't bark, unless he's giving the poor stranger who's walking past my front door his warning announcement, "my Mom's in here and I DON'T SHARE WELL!"

I've learned so much from CCI trainers. I always pass the good training info. on to my children and their misbehaving dogs. My daughter has a Corgi that barks at caterpillar's!!!! So annoying!!!! :confused:

[Algebralovr]

Thank you all for your advice. I have ordered the patches for his vest. I know Saxon is adorable but he is just in his 4th week of training. He already has to deal with all new things and it is frustrating when people interrupt our training. Yesterday I actually had someone try to tell him to sit! Roz, you are right, I honestly didn't think anyone would do that. LOL. This lady told me that service dogs should sit the instant I stop walking. I tried to explain that he cannot sit bc if I begin to fall, how can he brace against me if he is sitting? She then told me he wasn't a REAL service dog since everyone knows those dogs know when to sit.

 

Wow, good to know! LOL. Yes, he is a REAL service dog. Yes, he is still a "little" puppy. Ok, so he weighs 60lbs already. He is still little. LOL. I know Saxon isn't perfect and will still be nervous or scared at times. But that doesn't mean he isn't a real service dog!

 

Oh, one other thing, I'm so glad to know your dogs sigh and groan too. Saxon is very vocal, not barking, but he makes all kinds of noises. Glad he isn't alone! [emoji4]

 

 

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That is terrible!

Scooter doesn't sit the moment we stop. I have not taught him to!

Sometimes it is not appropriate.

 

What he DOES do really, really well is let me know when to get spot. It lets me drive safely again!

 

I do have a couple of colleagues who can't resist greeting him and sticking their hands down for a lick, but we are finally getting that habit broken with most of them.

 

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[rpclmc]

I haven't had anyone try to give Halo commands yet. Thank goodness. If he sat as soon as we stopped, I would probably be on the ground. People can be so rude.

 

I also haven't had anyone verbally say anything negative, out loud. I have had negative looks, I just smile and keep doing my stuff.

 

I do have people just want to pet him. I have to tell them he is working. Some people say sorry, some glare.

 

Boise, Idaho area seems to be pretty knowledgeable about service dogs. We haven't traveled with him a lot, yet. So it is good to hear about other experiences to be prepared.

 

Linda and Halo