We Need Each Other
Even though our cane and Leader Dog training assists us to independence, please DO stop to talk with us and say hello. It is important to feel acknowledged.
Remember that low vision/non-visual people still yearn to have fun and be a part of parties, events and activities with family and friends. We also enjoy occasional phone calls that can make a lonely person feel connected.
Harness Time
If you are walking your dog near me, please just quietly pass by. My dog is in harness and working, so cannot stop to sniff and play.
Leash-up
Keeping your dog leashed around a guide dog is an absolute necessity! A dog attack most likely would physically and emotionally damage both me and my dog and could end my dogs’ guiding career due to trauma from another dog.
Playtime
When the harness comes off, it is playtime! No need to wonder if guide dogs get to play. We work hard to balance work and play, and it is very important that our guide dogs get work time, downtime and playtime each day.
I am being authentic, raw and real to share what needs to be said: “Just be KIND to anyone with a dis-ability.” Be kind and respectful to everyone, just as you would like to be treated.
Thank you for reading this and understanding more about the difficulties of being low vision or non-visual and for “opening the eyes of your heart.”
Read today’s entire Voices story at: www.leaderdog.org/blog/voice-of-the-leader-dog-community-karen
Read more about our Voices of the LDB Community initiative at: www.leaderdog.org/blog/introducing-voices-of-the-leader-dog-community
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