Do we announce ourselves or not?

Top 2. Apr 2, 2001 2:22 PM

» disabilityadvoca - Your Writings

Thanks Jewl for your very NICE writings!
I have spent the afternoon reading them all and you have given me fits of laughter and much food for thought!
Personally, I don't call in advance (except when flying) about Bella my SD.
That is just my preference as my personality is a very assertive one.
I can completely understand those who feel the need to call ahead and I don't mind, I say whatever works for you!
Keep up the great work with your writings Jewl!
You do a tremendous service to the entire SD Community when you express our feelings through your words!
Warmest Regards!
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-- posted by disabilityadvoca

Top 3. Apr 9, 2001 11:55 AM

» Jewl - Re: Your Writings

In response to message posted by disabilityadvoca:

Hello, I wanted to thank you for the Very Nice words you said about my articles.

There times when I go two or three articles and I swear no one is reading them and then a wonderful person like you comes along and gives me new hope and purpose.

Thank you.

If there is a topic you would like me to cover please do not hesitate to ask.

Jewl & Tagert ( Seizure Alert Dog )

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-- posted by Jewl

Top 4. Jun 28, 2001 11:05 AM

» shawzdog - service dog

I have a service dog and it is best to laugh to yourself, not make remarks that make people feel bad. It helps us gain acceptance. What do you think?

-- posted by shawzdog

Top 5. Dec 19, 2002 10:28 PM

» Nora13 - Re: Do we announce ourselves or not?

Ok I have only done announcement of that I am coming in with a service dog to a hospital once, A nursing home Once to visit a friend of mine, Now Doctor's offices yes if I am new to them. But otherwise I do not. Now if I call ahead to make sure a store has what I need on hand before I drive down there, they ask if I am bringing the SD. But it is because they want me to bring her, not otherwise. That dog has more friends than I do I swear!! LOL I figure the disabled person can make the choice of whether they want to call in ahead themselves. It is their comfort level they need to keep in mind. Their disability and how they cope with access issues. So to me this in an individual choice. But to be required to do so would be ridiculous! It would hurt those of us who have enough issues , and asking permission is what that smacks of to me. When I have called ahead it is to tell them I am bringing the dog. I am not asking their permission!! But to warn them that I am coming in and dont be suprised! I do this out of kindness because some poor absentminded doctor swept into a exam room and looked up saw the service dog and jumped 3 foot strait up in the air!! POOR GUY!! So I do that one out of consideration. The regular public access. Well if they wanna gripe I just tell them I hope they are willing to throw money away!! Nora & Nitro

In response to message posted by Jewl:

-- posted by Nora13