From info at michaelhingson.com  Sun Jan  6 10:23:53 2013
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:23:53 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] Fwd: Greetings from Tennessee!
Message-ID: <006201cdec3a$fb8e55c0$f2ab0140$@com>



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jimmy
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:16 AM
To: National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Fwd: Greetings from Tennessee!



Sent from the Iphone of 
James Boehm
KustomCane
901-483-1515.
"don't be plain -Go Kustom Cane!"

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Jimmy <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>
> Date: January 6, 2013, 9:42:55 AM CST
> To: "click-to-guide at googlegroups.com" <click-to-guide at googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Greetings from Tennessee!
> 
> Greetings everyone!
>    I just wanted to let those Iphone users know that there are a few
clicker apps in the App Store, most of them being free. The one I use,
called Clicker Lite, turns your Iphone into a clickerm making the clicker
noise, as well as providing tutorials, tips, and resource guides. I would
like to thatnk everyone for your comments and input, ofor I have learned
quite a bit in just the past few days. Thanks again ;)
> 
> Sent from the Iphone of 
> James Boehm
> KustomCane
> 901-483-1515.
> "don't be plain -Go Kustom Cane!"
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jan  8 13:56:29 2013
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 13:56:29 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants
Message-ID: <008801cdedeb$2085ceb0$61916c10$@net>

Subject: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants

http://www.calrest.org/newsroom/articles/guide-dog-board-rolls-out-best-prac
tices-for-restaurants/ 

December 18, 2012

Comments (0)

Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants

The California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind and the California
Restaurant Association (CRA) have partnered to produce a tip sheet on best
practices for restaurants to accommodate patrons with service animals.
 
The intention behind the project was to provide clear, concise direction to
restaurant operators, so they can better understand how to serve customers
who are accompanied by guide dogs, said Antonette Sorrick, executive officer
of the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
 
Basic etiquette dictates that a host or hostess should only ask two
questions of a service animal user: Is the animal requested because of a
disability? What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
 
Tips for servers include:
 .When taking an order, always address the person, never an accompanying
sighted person.
.When delivering food, describe where items are being placed.
.Upon providing the bill of sale, read the content of the check.
 
Download the best practices tip sheet now.
 
Learn more service animal best practice tips for restaurants.

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From julietcody at cox.net  Wed Jan  9 20:35:07 2013
From: julietcody at cox.net (Juliett Cody)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:35:07 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for
	restaurants
References: <008801cdedeb$2085ceb0$61916c10$@net>
Message-ID: <000701cdeeeb$de86bdb0$6501a8c0@user50fa7dc85d>

That is great!
Thanks Tina
 Happy New Year Everyone!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 1:56 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for 
restaurants


> Subject: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants
>
> http://www.calrest.org/newsroom/articles/guide-dog-board-rolls-out-best-prac
> tices-for-restaurants/
>
> December 18, 2012
>
> Comments (0)
>
> Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants
>
> The California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind and the California
> Restaurant Association (CRA) have partnered to produce a tip sheet on best
> practices for restaurants to accommodate patrons with service animals.
>
> The intention behind the project was to provide clear, concise direction 
> to
> restaurant operators, so they can better understand how to serve customers
> who are accompanied by guide dogs, said Antonette Sorrick, executive 
> officer
> of the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
>
> Basic etiquette dictates that a host or hostess should only ask two
> questions of a service animal user: Is the animal requested because of a
> disability? What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
>
> Tips for servers include:
> .When taking an order, always address the person, never an accompanying
> sighted person.
> .When delivering food, describe where items are being placed.
> .Upon providing the bill of sale, read the content of the check.
>
> Download the best practices tip sheet now.
>
> Learn more service animal best practice tips for restaurants.
>
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> -------
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From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Fri Jan 11 12:48:19 2013
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:48:19 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Fwd: Meeting Materials - WORD
Message-ID: <BLU403-EAS171F14BF219A88F7EBF359CD4290@phx.gbl>



Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Sorrick, Antonette at DCA" <Antonette.Sorrick at dca.ca.gov>
> To: "'bbarragan at latinas.org'" <bbarragan at latinas.org>, "'Eric Holm'" <ericholm at att.net>, "'Jeff Neidich'" <jneidich at sbcglobal.net>, "'Joe Xavier'" <jxavier at dor.ca.gov>, "'Larry Grable (lsgamg at aol.com)'" <lsgamg at aol.com>, "'Tom Scott'" <tbsfolsom at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "Mello-Robinson, Rosemary at DCA" <Rosemary.Mello-Robinson at dca.ca.gov>, "'Mello- Robinson'" <mello.rosemary at hotmail.com>, "Santiago, Michael at DCA" <Michael.Santiago at dca.ca.gov>, "Bon, Rebecca at DCA" <Rebecca.Bon at dca.ca.gov>, "'Bob Wendler'" <BWendler at gddca.org>, "'tbegan at gddca.org'" <tbegan at gddca.org>, "'Kim Laidlaw'" <klaidlaw at gddca.org>, "'Linda Samulski (desertblossom at roadrunner.com)'" <desertblossom at roadrunner.com>, "'Mary Dean'" <mdean at gddca.org>, "'Chuck Jordan'" <cjordan at guidedogsofamerica.org>, "'Kathy Kelly'" <kkelly at guidedogs.com>, "'plopez at guidedogs.com'" <plopez at guidedogs.com>, "'Terry Barrett'" <tbarrett at guidedogs.com>, "'Curtis Bergeron'" <CBergeron at gddca.org>, "'Dale Hartford (DEHartford at GuideDogsofAmerica.org)'" <DEHartford at GuideDogsofAmerica.org>, "'shannonldillon at hotmail.com'" <shannonldillon at hotmail.com>, "'Donna Pomerantz (Donna.Pomerantz at ccbnet.org)'" <Donna.Pomerantz at ccbnet.org>, "'Don Brown (dlb723 at comcast.net)'" <dlb723 at comcast.net>, "'Laurie Mehta'" <lauriemehta at yahoo.com>, "'Creature_girl at comcast.net'" <Creature_girl at comcast.net>, "'Tina Thomas (judotina48kg at gmail.com)'" <judotina48kg at gmail.com>, "'Marion Gwizdala (blind411 at verizon.net)'" <blind411 at verizon.net>
> Subject: Meeting Materials - WORD
> 
> Dear Board Members and Stakeholders:
> 
> Attached are the meeting materials for Monday's Board Meeting at Guide Dogs of the Desert. This meeting will take place on campus and will not be conducted by phone. Please contact me should you have any questions. Thank you.
> 
> Antonette Sorrick
> Executive Officer
> State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
> 1625 N. Market Blvd., S-202
> Sacramento, CA 95834
> (916) 574-7825 phone
> (916) 574-7829 fax
> Antonette.Sorrick at dca.ca.gov<mailto:Antonette.Sorrick at dca.ca.gov>
> www.guidedogboard.ca.gov<http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/>
> 
> Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter.
> 
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From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 13 20:36:25 2013
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:36:25 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants
In-Reply-To: <1441DDCB24887F4EBBFCBEA0A8016D9A169A2007@057-SN2MPN1-012.057d.mgd.msft.net>
References: <1441DDCB24887F4EBBFCBEA0A8016D9A169A2007@057-SN2MPN1-012.057d.mgd.msft.net>
Message-ID: <BLU165-W37CBAB8D13A32C27EB3F8AD42E0@phx.gbl>



 



From: Guidedogboard at dca.ca.gov
Subject: Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:18:19 +0000
To: 





http://www.calrest.org/newsroom/articles/guide-dog-board-rolls-out-best-practices-for-restaurants/ 
December 18, 2012
Comments (0)
Guide dog board rolls out best practices for restaurants
The California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) have partnered to produce a tip sheet on best practices for restaurants to accommodate patrons with service animals.
The intention behind the project was to provide clear, concise direction to restaurant operators, so they can better understand how to serve customers who are accompanied by guide dogs, said Antonette Sorrick, executive officer of the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Basic etiquette dictates that a host or hostess should only ask two questions of a service animal user: Is the animal requested because of a disability? What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
Tips for servers include:
? When taking an order, always address the person, never an accompanying sighted person.
? When delivering food, describe where items are being placed.
? Upon providing the bill of sale, read the content of the check.
Download the best practices tip sheet now.
Learn more service animal best practice tips for restaurants.
  		 	   		  
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From judotina48kg at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 09:41:48 2013
From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:41:48 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] Noise requirements proposed for hybrid and
	electric vehicles
Message-ID: <003001cdf27e$6f36dd00$4da49700$@com>



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ginger Kutsch
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 6:59 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Noise requirements proposed for hybrid and electric
vehicles

Noise requirements proposed for hybrid and electric vehicles

mcall.com

By David Undercoffler

January 8, 2013

Source:
http://www.mcall.com/business/la-fi-hy-autos-dot-noise-rules-hybrid-electric
-vehicles-20130108,0,7600498,print.story

 

Electric vehicles and hybrids are quiet - a little too quiet for the U.S.
Department of Transportation.

 

The agency on Monday announced proposals for minimum sound requirements on
hybrid and electric vehicles. Without an internal combustion engine running,

many vehicles can operate under full or partial electric power with little
to no sound to warn pedestrians or cyclists, particularly the visually
impaired.

 

"This proposal will help keep everyone using our nation's streets and
roadways safe, whether they are motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians," U.S.
Transportation

Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement.

 

The Department of Transportation estimates the proposed changes to hybrid
and electric vehicles would result in 2,800 fewer injuries to pedestrians
and

cyclists for every model year that such a system is required.

 

The proposed noise would be necessary only at speeds under 18 miles per
hour, the agency said. At 18 mph and above, vehicles naturally make enough
sound

to be detected.

 

Automakers would have a range of choices for car noises, the agency said.
The agency posted 14 samples of sounds at 

http://www.nhtsa.gov/SampleSounds.

 

Some hybrids and electric vehicles already make noise to warn pedestrians of
their presence. The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sends out an electronic whir

from faux exhaust pipes at speeds of up to 25 mph. A Department of
Transportation spokesman says the Karma would not need to alter its sound to
meet the

suggested requirements.

 

The proposal has 60 days for the public to comment and offer changes.

 

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From judotina48kg at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 09:42:37 2013
From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:42:37 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] Maloney's Tavern owner agrees to settle civil
	rights	complaint
Message-ID: <003101cdf27e$8cc34160$a649c420$@com>



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ginger Kutsch
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 6:49 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Maloney's Tavern owner agrees to settle civil rights
complaint

Maloney's Tavern owner agrees to settle civil rights complaint

Albuquerque Business First


by Dennis Domrzalski, Reporter 

Date: Monday, January 7, 2013, 

Source:
http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2013/01/maloneys
-owner-settles-civil-rights-case.html

 

The company that owns Maloney's Tavern in Albuquerque has agreed to pay a
$2,500 fine for refusing to seat a disabled woman with a service dog, the
U.S.

Attorney's Office said.

 

MasDonald LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz., also agreed to train its employees to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Attorney's Office

said in a news release.

 

According to a settlement agreement in the case, Maloney's at 325 Central
Ave. NW would not seat a woman with multiple sclerosis because she had a
service

dog when she entered the restaurant with a friend on Aug. 18, 2012.

 

The woman, 

Susan M. Cash,

filed a complaint against Maloney's with the civil rights division of the
U.S. Justice Department.

 

"Once inside the restaurant, the bartender yelled at Ms. Cash across the
restaurant that she could not bring her dog into the restaurant and that she
could

sit outside," the settlement agreement said. "Ms. Cash responded that her
dog was a service dog and she had a right to dine in the restaurant with her

service dog. The bartender and other customers at the bar made comments
about having lost table space for a wheelchair ramp and made jokes about Ms.
Cash

having a dog to take care of her. The bartender insisted that Ms. Cash eat
outside or leave the restaurant."

 

As part of the agreement, Maloney's agreed to not discriminate against
disabled people and to display a six-inch by 12-inch sign near the entrance
door

that says, "This Restaurant Welcomes Customers With Disabilities Who Are
Accompanied By Their Service Animals."

 

The sign will also include the message in Braille.

 

Officials from MasDonald LLC were not immediately available for comment.

 

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From rstigile at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 16:16:10 2013
From: rstigile at gmail.com (Robert Stigile)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:16:10 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] City Cab
Message-ID: <51007d65.64f1440a.3ea7.ffffe3c6@mx.google.com>

Hello Everyone,
City Cab has responded to our Taxi Resolution, which was passed 
at the 2012 NFBC State Convention.
Nyree, who is in charge, spoke with me today, and has sent me the 
rule by which her drivers must follow and sign before they can be 
a driver.
This is a rule that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation 
has set forth, and is rule 736b.
I have written back to Nyree, to thank her for her quick 
response.
Best,


Robert Stigile
phone: 818-381-9568
e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
Skype: robertstigile1
Twitter: rstigile

 ---- Original Message ------
From: Nyree Kolanjian <nyree.k at sgtransit.com
Subject: City Cab
Date sent: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:47:30 -0800

Hi Robert,



It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today.



As we discussed, City Cab has a firm policy that all drivers must 
accept
passengers with service animals, without exception.  This is also 
in
accordance with the LADOT?s taxicab rules.



Per your request, attached is a copy of the LADOT rule regarding 
servicing
passengers with service animals, as well as a copy of the notice 
provided
to drivers.  Please also note that all City Cab drivers are 
required to take
and pass an exam with the DOT, indicating that they know the 
rules of the
DOT and will abide by them.



As discussed, in the future, please obtain the name of the call 
taker
whenever you call to schedule a pick up, and please obtain the 
name of the
driver who arrives to pick you up.  The more information we have, 
the better
equipped we will be to take the necessary steps to address the 
matter and
to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future.



Again, I apologize on behalf of City Cab for your negative 
experience.
Please feel free to contact me should anything similar occur in 
the future.



Thank you, and I hope you recover from your cold soon.





Best,



*Nyree Kolanjian*

T: (626) 258-1312

F: (626) 258-1329

E: *nyree.k at sgtransit.com*

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From info at michaelhingson.com  Wed Jan 23 23:28:23 2013
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:28:23 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] City Cab
In-Reply-To: <51007d65.64f1440a.3ea7.ffffe3c6@mx.google.com>
References: <51007d65.64f1440a.3ea7.ffffe3c6@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <02c101cdfa04$64d2eb50$2e78c1f0$@com>

This is great Robert.  Thanks. 


Best,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Robert Stigile
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 04:16 PM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: [Cagdu] City Cab

Hello Everyone,
City Cab has responded to our Taxi Resolution, which was passed at the 2012
NFBC State Convention.
Nyree, who is in charge, spoke with me today, and has sent me the rule by
which her drivers must follow and sign before they can be a driver.
This is a rule that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation has set
forth, and is rule 736b.
I have written back to Nyree, to thank her for her quick response.
Best,


Robert Stigile
phone: 818-381-9568
e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
Skype: robertstigile1
Twitter: rstigile

 ---- Original Message ------
From: Nyree Kolanjian <nyree.k at sgtransit.com
Subject: City Cab
Date sent: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:47:30 -0800

Hi Robert,



It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today.



As we discussed, City Cab has a firm policy that all drivers must accept
passengers with service animals, without exception.  This is also in
accordance with the LADOT?s taxicab rules.



Per your request, attached is a copy of the LADOT rule regarding servicing
passengers with service animals, as well as a copy of the notice provided
to drivers.  Please also note that all City Cab drivers are required to
take and pass an exam with the DOT, indicating that they know the rules of
the DOT and will abide by them.



As discussed, in the future, please obtain the name of the call taker
whenever you call to schedule a pick up, and please obtain the name of the
driver who arrives to pick you up.  The more information we have, the
better equipped we will be to take the necessary steps to address the
matter and to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future.



Again, I apologize on behalf of City Cab for your negative experience.
Please feel free to contact me should anything similar occur in the future.



Thank you, and I hope you recover from your cold soon.





Best,



*Nyree Kolanjian*

T: (626) 258-1312

F: (626) 258-1329

E: *nyree.k at sgtransit.com*




From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 24 07:07:21 2013
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:07:21 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Fwd: Outreach and Education Committee Meeting - Monday,
	February 4, 2013
References: <1441DDCB24887F4EBBFCBEA0A8016D9A169C0950@057-SN2MPN1-012.057d.mgd.msft.net>
Message-ID: <BLU402-EAS52E3EA4928BAFCFC53F537D4140@phx.gbl>



Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Guidedogboard at DCA" <Guidedogboard at dca.ca.gov>
> Date: January 23, 2013, 12:25:19 PM PST
> To: Undisclosed recipients:;
> Subject: Outreach and Education Committee Meeting - Monday, February 4, 2013
> 
> The Outreach and Education Committee will convene on Monday, February 4, 2013 by teleconference and at the following locations:
>  
> Outreach and Education Committee Meeting
> 
> Monday, February 4, 2013
> 10:00 a.m. ? Noon
> 
> 1625 N. Market Blvd., Trinity Room (S-307)
> Sacramento, CA 95834
> (916) 574-8200
> 
> 721 Capitol Mall, Room 169
> Sacramento, CA 95814
> (916) 558-5825
> 
> 7955 Onyx Court
> Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
> (951) 892-5885
> 
> 820 Mission Ave. #12
> San Rafael, CA 94901
> (415) 455-9133
> 
> Teleconference Phone Number: 855-285-1693
> User Access Number: 1112
> User Password: 421712
> 
> To access the meeting agenda, visit us on the web at http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/about/meeting/agenda_20130204.shtml
>  
> Thank you.
>  
> The State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
> 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-202
> Sacramento, CA 95834
> (916) 574-7826 phone
> (866) 512-9103 toll free for in-state calls
> (916) 574-7829 fax
> guidedogboard at dca.ca.gov    
> www.guidedogboard.ca.gov
>  
> Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on twitter.
>  
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From judotina48kg at gmail.com  Sat Jan 26 21:02:48 2013
From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas)
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:02:48 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] newsletter from Independent guide dogs
Message-ID: <008501cdfc4b$8f3cb6c0$adb62440$@com>

  
Independence Guide Dogs ? Quest
Winter 2013 

* * *

In this issue: 
President?s Message
Home to Harness
Dogs in Training
Training Tips
Top Dogs
LIFE Training
In Memory
Puppy Raisers
Events

* * *

President?s Message
Photo caption: IGD Founder & President, Toby Willis with guide dog, Zakai.

As I patted Zakai on the head, kissed his warm, dry nose and walked out of
the ER this past October, I choked back the huge lump in my throat. Zakai is
my 9 year old German Shepherd guide dog. He was experiencing what is
commonly known as ?bloat?. Zakai?s stomach had rotated, effectively cutting
off his digestive track. This usually results in a painful death if not
immediately treated with major, emergency surgery. I left the Access Vet
Emergency Hospital at 1:30 in the morning wondering if I would see Zakai
again. Not only struggling with the thought of losing my best friend and
companion, I was also concerned with losing the independence that Zakai
brings to my life. 

While my girlfriend, Allison and I spent the rest of our sleepless night
waiting for the call from the surgeon, Dr. Fiddler, I thought about what I
would do without Zakai. Not just emotionally, but practically. Zakai does so
much more than keep me safe in my travels. He gives me the confidence I need
to fully participate in my personal and professional community. Of course,
the question of ?where will my next guide dog come from? is a lingering
thought in all handlers? minds, but this tragedy brought that thought to the
forefront of my conscience. As my thoughts raced, I mulled over my options.
Almost all guide dog training programs require that the handler put his or
her life on hold for weeks while living in a dormitory on a faraway campus.
They then return to a familiar environment with an unfamiliar guide dog.
And, most of the programs that offer a more personalized training schedule
no longer train German Shepherds-my preferred breed.

All of these racing thoughts reminded me of exactly why I founded
Independence Guide Dogs. I want to pass along the life changing experience
of increased independence to any qualified blind individual who wants to use
a guide dog. Of course, I had no idea that I would be facing the prospect of
being one of IGD?s first clients. There is a need for all the programs that
are training guide dogs in the United States. Actually, there?s a shortage!
With more than 1.5 million blind people and only an estimated 8500 guide dog
teams, I knew there were deserving individuals who were waiting for their
key to increased independence. The year and a half waiting list at most
programs reflects the severity of that need.

I also knew that I wanted to create something different. Not only did I want
to use the German Shepherd breed (most programs prefer Labradors) I wanted
to build an organization that was kennel-free, socially conscience,
environmentally friendly and, most importantly, client focused. I surrounded
myself with like-minded, passionate people who truly believe in our mission
of ?increasing independence for blind individuals?. We knew that, in order
to be successful, we would have to build a solid network of friends...like
you. 

Our network of puppy raisers, volunteers and friends allows us to operate
the first kennel-free training program in North America that we are calling,
?Home to Harness.? This model increases the success of our guide dog teams
and helps us hold down costs, operate with a minimal physical footprint, and
makes for much happier German Shepherd dogs. When it comes to placing guide
dogs with their new handlers, we went outside the box with our ?LIFE
Training Program?. LIFE Training is a highly personalized, individual
instruction that is folded into our clients? day-to-day routine. No
interruptions, no major transitions and no dorms. Our volunteers and donors
have demonstrated appreciation for our innovative model ? as have our guide
dog pups and future clients.

You may be wondering about Zakai. Perhaps you noticed at the beginning of
this article that I referred to the independence he brings to my life. Yes,
I said brings! Because Zakai, like the rock star he is, made it through
surgery smoothly and rebounded in a matter of days! Dr. Fiddler said that he
had never seen a dog bounce back so miraculously. Now, as I pat his head and
kiss his cold wet nose, I?m proud to say that I will be a client of
Independence Guide Dogs, but not just yet!

On a Quest,
Toby Willis

* * *

Home to Harness
IGD?s puppy raiser program offers customized support to match the skills of
the puppy raiser and the progress of the pup. In order to smoothly
transition the pup into the formal training program, an IGD guide dog
mobility instructor (GDMI) regularly visits puppy raisers to coach the
family and evaluate the progress of their pup. This ensures that pups are
prepared and well-socialized before they begin their formal guide dog
training work.

IGD?s ?Home to Harness? program (TM pending), is groundbreaking in the guide
dog industry. At approximately 1? years old, pups are ready for their formal
training. In nearly all guide dog organizations, the dogs are kenneled
during this next and extremely important phase of their development. As the
name ?Home to Harness? implies, IGD puppies in training remain with a puppy
raiser family while receiving training from a certified GDMI.

Formal training begins when the pups are mature and ready to learn. The Home
to Harness program allows the opportunity for the GDMI to begin introducing
fundamental concepts to the pup at an earlier age to advance the pup?s
training and increase the likelihood of successful completion of the guide
dog training program. The training continues until the pup is ready to be
matched with a handler.

* * *
Give the Gift of Independence
Would you like to help Independence Guide Dogs achieve their mission to
increase independence for blind individuals?
Visit www.igdogs.org to make a secure online donation & learn other ways you
can help.

IGD is a 501c(3) organization.

* * *

Dogs in Training
Ammi
Ammi travelled from Seattle to Connecticut in August of 2012 where she
settled in with her puppy raiser family, Gerry and Fran Kehoe. Donated by
IGD Board member, Donna Morgan Murray, Ammi was
born on April 1, 2011. She began her formal training in December 2012. 

Ammi is on track to become IGD?s first working guide dog. 

* * *

On Deck
Quest
Quest is one of IGD?s first two pups. Donated by Jody Potter of Rochester,
NY, Quest was born on January 6, 2012 and has been raised by Toby Willis,
IGD?s founder and president. Days after her first birthday, Quest travelled
from Seattle to Connecticut where she will live with Terry and Jon Edwards
while she prepares for her formal training.

Rostov
Donated by Mother Isihia of the Russian Convent of Our Lady of Vladimir in
Loomis, CA, Rostov is being raised by Andrea Crispin in Washington. The
handsome Rostov is scheduled to enter his formal training mid to late spring
2013.

Quincey
Littermate to Quest, Quincey was also donated to IGD by Jody Potter. Over
the next few months, Quincey will continue to develop her basic obedience
skills and socialization abilities in preparation for her formal training.
Throughout this process, she will remain with her puppy raiser, Janis
Jerman.

* * *

Training Tips
Tip 1: Preventing the Great Escape
Does your dog bolt out the door as soon as it is opened? Maybe even before
it?s open all the way? Well you?re not alone. This is a common problem. And,
the remedy is easier than you might think. With your dog on leash, have
him/her sit each time they approach a door ? going inside or out. The dog
must stay while you open the door. If the dog breaks the sit, close the door
and repeat. In time, your dog will look to you for approval before going
through the door.

Tip 2: Breaking Bloodhound Behavior
Walking your dog can be frustrating if he/she constantly has their nose to
the ground. To help stop the incessant sniffing, choose a clear wide
sidewalk or path where trees, grass, snow and garbage are not in easy reach
of your dog?s nose. Walk with a business-like, purposeful stride with your
dog by your side. If your dog gets distracted by a scent, call the dog away
from the distraction and reward them heavily with praise, treats, etc. for
responding to you.

* * *

Top Dogs
Recognizing those whose contributions have had a major impact on helping IGD
achieve its mission to ?increase independence for blind individuals?.

Jody Potter
Jody Potter became interested in the German Shepherd breed in 1984 when she
began working for Charles and Roberta Kaman, founders of the Fidelco Guide
Dog Foundation. For the next 16 years she was mentored by Roberta Kaman
until her passing in 2010. Jody began breeding German Shepherds in 1992. Her
kennel name, ?Sitz von der Hose?, loosely translated as ?Seat of the Pants?
reflects how she approached life at the time. 

The first priority for Jody in her shepherds is nerve strength. She firmly
believes that if a dog has solid nerves it can do most anything. Jody also
notes that structure is key for working dogs. Without it they cannot excel
at work or sports. All of the Sitz von der Hose breed dogs are breed
surveyed, X-rayed, and have passed endurance, temperament and health tests.

Over the years Jody?s dogs have had many jobs including Search and Rescue,
Police K9, competitive obedience and tracking dogs, the sport of IPO
(Schutzhund), family companions and guide dogs. In fact, IGD?s first two
guide dog puppies, Quincey and Quest, were donated by Jody Potter. They are
two pups from the first litter from Nike von Sitz vd Hose, IPO 3, KKL1. A
strong female with excellent nerves, Nike competed in her first National
championship in 2012. Of the eight pups born to Nike in January 2012, two
were donated to IGD, one is in wilderness SAR work, one is an agility dog,
two are in IPO training and two are excellent family companions. Certainly
an accomplished litter.

IGD is grateful to Jody for starting off our program with the precious gift
of two beautiful, strong nerved German Shepherd pups. 

Photo caption 1: Jody Potter with Nike von Sitz vd Hose, mom to IGD pups
Quincey and Quest.
Photo caption 2: Nike von Sitz vd Hose, IPO 3, KKL1.

* * *

LIFE Training
A distinguishing difference in IGD?s placement program is our LIFE (Local
Instruction Familiar Environment) Training Program (TM Pending). LIFE
Training is the process that IGD uses when placing a guide dog with a
client. Most guide dog organizations require that the client travel to the
organization?s campus where they live in a dorm setting for several weeks
while learning how to handle and work with their new guide dog.

In LIFE Training, the client?s new guide dog and trainer travel to the
client?s home. Training is conducted in his or her community ? their own
home, work and places of recreation. With this approach there is no need to
leave home and family or take time off from work to train with their new
guide dog, avoiding any disruption to the client?s life. 

IGD?s LIFE Training Program provides a better experience for the client and
offers cost savings to the organization. Perhaps even more important, the
team learns to work effectively together in the client?s everyday routine.
When the trainer leaves the newly formed team after two to three weeks,
client and guide dog are able to maneuver through daily activities with
confidence.

* * *

In Memory
Dedicated to donations made in memory of the 2 and 4-legged friends and
family that have contributed so much to our lives.

Kassy von Fernheim
In loving memory of Kassy von Fernheim, TD, HCT from Gillian Salling,
Fernheim German Shepherds of Sherman, TX

Kassy?s lineage included a great-great-great grandmother who was from the
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. Kassy was just the sweetest girl with the best
temperament and a great work ethic. She had two super litters of pups and
had just been bred again, but had a massive pyometra which went undiagnosed.
Unfortunately, several trips to the vet were not enough to save her. Kassy
was just 5 days shy of her 7th birthday when I had to let her go on March
15, 2012. It was a terrible loss, and even more so because I had not kept
one of her pups as I always thought she would have another litter. 

To learn more about Kassy, please visit:
http://www.fernheimgsds.com/bitches2.html

Stout
Remembering Stout, from Georgetown Brewing Co. of Seattle, WA

Stout was a special friend to IGD sponsor, Georgetown Brewing Company. His
companionship, love and loyalty will be greatly missed.

Jackson
In memory of our Jackson from the family of Sookyng Shutoff of Seattle, WA

Jackson was a dog of unknown age. He was rescued from a high kill shelter by
a family friend who rescues dogs, evaluates and trains them to be service
dogs. He had an extremely sweet demeanor and a very calming presence. He was
a loving, affectionate Belgian Shepherd mix (at least that was our best
guess at his breed). Our friend soon began to notice some behavior that
would make him an unlikely service dog candidate, exhibiting signs of past
abuse. While he was loving and affectionate, he was timid and shy. It soon
became clear that Jackson would not be happy as a service dog and he should
be adopted out to a loving family - ours. He enjoyed cuddling and being
outside, and he LOVED playing with our dog, Sydney. 

We will always love and remember Jackson. 

* * *

Puppy Raisers
Our puppy raisers are a vital part of the IGD organization. They are key to
the early development of our future guide dogs. If you are interested in
becoming an IGD puppy raiser please visit www.igdogs.org/raise-a-pup and
complete an application. An adorable IGD puppy is waiting for you.

Janis & Quincey
Janis Jerman is currently raising IGD puppy, Quincey who just turned one
earlier this month. Quincey is Janis' sixth guide dog puppy. She raised five
pups for the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation (four are out working and one is
back home with her) and is now honored to be IGD's first puppy raiser with
Quincey.

Quincey is a smart, sweet, energetic, and fun pup. She loves to run and play
and to chew on a bone snuggled up with big sis, Sheila.

Linda & Dazzler
Linda Evangelisti is raising IGD pup, Dazzler. A people dog for sure,
Dazzler is especially fond of children. As a very young pup she began
attending Linda?s grandaughter?s sporting events. A very social pup, Dazzler
loves to do whatever her puppy raiser is doing. Starbucks is amongst her
favorite destinations, quite possibly because there?s a good chance ?mom?
will share her bagel with her. She also likes to visit her ?aunt? at a
popular West Hartford pub where she recently had the opportunity to meet
Rebecca Lobo, star of the first undefeated, national champion UCONN women?s
basketball team.

* * *

Events

February
Feb. 11th 6:00 p.m. Mixer at The Maple Leaf Bar & Grill
Seattle, WA
Feb. 14th 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour at The Royal Room
Seattle, WA

March
March 17th St. Pat?s Dash, Seattle, WA Join the IGD Team!
Contact: toby at igdogs.org 

* * *

Independence Guide Dogs
3923 S. Burns Street
Seattle, WA 98118-5229
www.igdogs.org
A 501(c) 3 organization
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From judotina48kg at gmail.com  Sun Jan 27 09:15:52 2013
From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas)
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:15:52 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] ] NJ Senate approves Dusty's Law protecting service animals
Message-ID: <002501cdfcb1$f788efd0$e69acf70$@com>

Subject: [nagdu] NJ Senate approves Dusty's Law protecting service animals

NJ Senate approves Dusty's Law protecting service animals 

Posted by: Jerry DeMarco    

December 20, 2012

Source:
http://cliffviewpilot.com/nj-senate-approves-dustys-law-protecting-service-a
nimals/

 

New Jersey's state Senate today unanimously approved Dusty's Law, which
establishes new crimes for dogs who attack or harm service animals. 

 

Police cannot investigate such instances as a criminal act but, instead,
must refer them to animal control agencies who sometimes cannot respond
immediately

on nights or weekends.

 

Police response is critical, proponents say, because of the imminent danger
to a blind person whose dog is incapacitated or killed.

 

Dusty's Law makes it a criminal matter requiring police response. It governs
any animal that attacks, injures or interferes with any kind of service dog,

including during training.

 

It also increases penalties for the attacking pets' owners - up to $500 -
and allows for restitution to the affected handler and dog.

 

The measure goes to the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee, where
proponents hope it will be heard in mid-January.

 

It then must be placed on the agenda for a vote by the full Assembly, after
which it would go to Gov. Christie's desk.

 

Supporters hope he'll sign it into law by the end of January.

 

The bill was drafted by state Assemblyman Bob Schroeder of Woodcliff Lake
and sponsored in the other chamber by state Sens. Anthony Bucco and Jeff Van

Drew.

 

Schroeder called it "the first piece of legislation that affords this type
of protection to service animals who provide assistance, as well as to those
who are in training as well."

 

The measure "will send a message that people are responsible not only for
their own actions, but those of the animals they own," he added.

 

The measure's namesake: Dusty 

 

It's named for Dusty, a German Shepherd puppy being trained as a guide dog
who was mauled by a pitbull in Woodcliff Lake, requiring nearly 100
stitches,

in July 2010.

 

Dusty, who was nine months old at the time, lost four teeth and suffered
emotional trauma that kept him from continuing his work with The Seeing Eye
program.

 

"Seeing eye dogs are especially vulnerable to injury during an attack
because they've been bred and trained to be non-aggressive," Jim Kutsch,
president and CEO of The Seeing Eye, the world's oldest guide-dog school.

 

They also "are unlikely to leave their masters' sides, even to save
themselves," said Kutsch who attended today's 38-0 vote in Trenton with his
wife, Ginger,

and her guide dog, Pixie (top photo).

 

The Seeing Eye, a non-profit philanthropy, serves blind and
visually-impaired people throughout North America.

 

The Kutsches and several other advocates have attended all the committee
meetings, hearings and votes leading up to the bill's passage.

 

The group has included Dusty's trainer, Roger Woodhour, who testified
several times and today brought along Lennon, the 28th puppy he has raised
for The

Seeing Eye.

 

Also attending today were Dave Johnson, director of Training & Instruction
at The Seeing Eye; Sue Tillet, a guide-dog user who was also the victim of
an

attack several years ago, and her seeing-eye dog, Roz; and Audrey Kane, a
guide dog puppy raiser and advocate.

 

Woodhour, who lives in Woodcliff Lake with his wife and has volunteered for
Seeing Eye for more than 20 years, noted that nearly half of all guide dogs
are attacked at some time by other animals, ordinarily within a half-hour
walk from home.

 

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From judotina48kg at gmail.com  Mon Jan 28 14:25:23 2013
From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas)
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:25:23 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Pneumonia in Pets
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Subject: Pneumonia in Pets

Pneumonia in Pets

 

January 28, 2013

 

By Dr. Becker

 

Not long ago I did a video about

 

aspiration pneumonia

 

, also called inhalation pneumonia, which can result when an animal, more
commonly

 

a dog, inhales solid or liquid foreign material into the lungs, creating an
inflammatory

 

condition that results in a lung infection.

 

This week I'd like to discuss two other types of pneumonia in pets,
bacterial pneumonia

 

and fungal pneumonia.

 

Bacterial Pneumonia

 

Bacterial pneumonia is inflammation characterized by cells and fluid that
accumulate

 

in the lungs, airways, and alveoli. The cause, as you might expect, is
pathogenic

 

bacteria. The condition is more often seen in dogs than cats and is more
prevalent

 

in sporting dogs, hounds, and large mixed-breed dogs.

 

No single type of pathogen is responsible for bacterial pneumonia, though
there are

 

some organisms more frequently seen than others in both dogs and cats. In
dogs, Bordetella

 

bronchiseptica and Streptococcus zooepidemicus are usually the culprits.

 

In cats, it's Bordetella bronchiseptica, Pasteurella, and Moraxella that are
more

 

commonly cultured. But other organisms, including anaerobic bacteria, can
also cause

 

infection.

 

Conditions that seem to predispose some pets to bacterial pneumonia include
a preexisting

 

viral infection, problems swallowing, regurgitation, and metabolic
disorders.

 

Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia include cough, fever, breathing difficulties
- including

 

rapid breathing - loss of appetite, weight loss, lethargy, a nasal
discharge, dehydration,

 

and exercise intolerance.

 

When your vet listens to your pet's lungs with a stethoscope, he may hear
abnormal

 

breathing sounds known as crackles (which are short, snapping sounds), as
well as

 

some whistling or maybe even wheezing.

 

If your vet suspects bacterial pneumonia, he may perform a transtracheal
wash to

 

obtain material from the lining of the trachea for analysis, including
cytology and

 

a culture and sensitivity test. X-rays of the chest and lungs may also be
ordered

 

along with a blood test to check for systemic infection.

 

Antibiotic therapy will be needed in confirmed cases of bacterial pneumonia.
The

 

proper medication can be selected from the results of the bacterial
cultures. If

 

there are other symptoms like loss of appetite, those will also need to be
addressed.

 

Pets in respiratory distress may need oxygen therapy. IV fluids are also
sometimes

 

ordered to either treat or prevent dehydration.

 

While he recovers, your pet will need plenty of rest. Exercise should be
limited

 

to physiotherapy and activities to help clear the lungs and airways.

 

Even though your pet will need lots of rest, you must ensure she doesn't lie
in one

 

position too long to allow fluid buildup on one side of the lungs or the
other. You

 

should encourage her to change positions often while she's resting.

 

During the recovery period, I recommend supportive therapies, including
antioxidants

 

-- specifically vitamin C and N-acetylcysteine -- as well as lung-specific
nutraceuticals.

 

Many pets have a full recovery from bacterial pneumonia when treated
appropriately

 

and promptly. Most deaths from pneumonia result from secondary
complications, including

 

hypoxemia (severely low levels of oxygen in the blood) and sepsis, which
occurs when

 

a localized lung infection spreads throughout the body.

 

Fungal Pneumonia

 

Fungal pneumonia is a whole different beast. This lung infection is a result
of a

 

deep fungal infection, sometimes called a mycotic infection. The
inflammation caused

 

by this type of infection can develop in the interstitial tissues, the
lymphatic

 

vessels, or in the peribronchial tissues of the lungs.

 

Like bacterial pneumonia, fungal pneumonia is more commonly seen in dogs
than cats.

 

Some breeds are more susceptible than others. For example, the German
Shepherd. Male

 

dogs are two to four times more likely to acquire this type of pneumonia
than female

 

dogs.

 

There are several types of fungi that can cause lung fungal infections,
including

 

Blastomyces, Histoplasma, and Aspergillus. Exposure to infection-causing
fungi can

 

happen through contact with soil that's rich in organic matter, bird
droppings, or

 

feces.

 

The method of contraction depends on the type of fungus. For example, some
fungi

 

enter the body through inhalation via the mouth and others enter through the
nasal

 

cavity.

 

Symptoms of fungal pneumonia include loss of appetite, weight loss, fever,
runny

 

eyes or a runny nose, coughing, difficulty breathing, eye problems, and
sometimes

 

lameness. Your vet may also hear abnormal lung sounds during an examination,
but

 

oddly, often a fungal infection will first present as an eye or skin
problem.

 

The only way to definitively diagnose fungal pneumonia is to analyze the
fluid collected

 

on a transtracheal wash. If there are skin lesions present, performing a
fine needle

 

aspirate, lumpectomy, or biopsy of an enlarged lymph node can also yield the
diagnosis

 

of fungal infection. Other tests your vet may want to run include a
urinalysis, X-rays

 

of the chest and lungs, a fungal PCR assay, and an abdominal ultrasound.

 

Sadly, many dogs and an even greater percentage of cats are unresponsive to
fungal

 

pneumonia medication. In addition, treatment is very expensive and can last
for two

 

to six months or sometimes longer. The exact treatment depends on the type
of fungus

 

that has caused the infection.

 

Because fungal pneumonia can develop from dogs sniffing around in the wrong
place

 

at the wrong time and inhaling a whopping dose of fungi from the
environment, discouraging

 

dogs from digging at organic debris can help reduce the risk of acquiring
fungal

 

infections.

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