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Getting a guide dog, help! (self.Blind)
submitted by cupcake6740
Hey all, I’m getting a guide dog here in a few weeks up at the boring Oregon campus. I’m only 20 years old so it’s not like I have the most experience with new pets. Does anyone have any tips on what I should do before I bring my partner home? What should I have ready for them, etc. I live in a semi small two bedroom apartment, should I get a large/ extra large crate? What kind? Any help would be extremely helpful.
I am partially sighted, I have oculocutaneous albinism if that helps, and can still sort of see to do things but really prefer to “turn my eyes off” if that makes sense as I gets daily migraines from literally just having them. Also any tips on what I should try to do or not do with my new partner would be super helpful too.
Thank you!!
I am partially sighted, I have oculocutaneous albinism if that helps, and can still sort of see to do things but really prefer to “turn my eyes off” if that makes sense as I gets daily migraines from literally just having them. Also any tips on what I should try to do or not do with my new partner would be super helpful too.
Thank you!!
Fange_Strellow 11 points 3y ago
Ask your instructors. They will be teaching you. And remember it is not a pet but a tool, partner and member of your family.
SeptemberJoy 5 points 3y ago
Hi from Australia :) also have albinism and a guide dog.
Definitely ask your instructors if there's anything specific. Your program might provide the basics (e.g. bowl, brush, bed), but have suggestions for other things.
My program doesn't crate train so I'm not much help there. What I was taught with my most recent boy was tethering. I've got a couple leashes around the place (anchored to desk and bed) so he can't go wandering. Only needed that for the first couple of weeks while he adjusted to my routine.
Have you had other pets before? Congrats on being matched :)
Definitely ask your instructors if there's anything specific. Your program might provide the basics (e.g. bowl, brush, bed), but have suggestions for other things.
My program doesn't crate train so I'm not much help there. What I was taught with my most recent boy was tethering. I've got a couple leashes around the place (anchored to desk and bed) so he can't go wandering. Only needed that for the first couple of weeks while he adjusted to my routine.
Have you had other pets before? Congrats on being matched :)
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
A lot of people will want to pet your dog. Like, a LOT of people. And you'll have to tell them no. Not because you are mean, but because the dog has a job to do (even when that job is being quiet and sleeping under a desk). Do you will have to enforce discipline in that regard. There can be times the dog has fun time/pet times (when the harness comes off), but you have to tell people to not distract the dog when they are doing what they are suppose to do
ashleyd99 2 points 3y ago
I went to that same program a year ago so all the information is fresh feel free to message me with any questions you have
I would recommend you figure out where your new friends food will go and where they will eat and where there place will be
Oh and definitely invest in a good lint roller
I would recommend you figure out where your new friends food will go and where they will eat and where there place will be
Oh and definitely invest in a good lint roller
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