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hon. v i 1 f ' | , Leader dog brings dignity, independence { ¥ (continued "1 know for a fact the dog has kept me out of serious trouble a number of times," said Bill. He said that he entered a two-storey apartment building in Oshawa a few weeks ago, where he had to carry out some business. On Sub- sequent visits, the dog knew exactly where to go. Mobility with dignity is the idea of the leader dog and master, and often, too much help can actually provide a hazard for the gline person. Thepublic are asked not to interfere while the dog is working. If it is apparent that the blind person is hav- ing difficulty, a person nearby may simply ask, 'May I help you?' Making the dog skip his duties... where familiarity or help from others eliminates the need for the dog...can con- fuse the animal. Bill always lets the dog do his work, even if it isn't necessary. 'Otherwise,' said Bill, 'he could get confused. And when I need it, he may simply go ahead." Aside from the normal commands of come, sit, down, rest, the dog learns such things as avoiding curbs, other pedestrians, parking meters and low awnings. Advances training at the school places dogs in confusing situations...heavy traffic, crowded areas, ele- vators, revolving doors, and noisy construction areas. It's a mixture of love and training, Bill thinks, that keeps the dog at his side. "But he loves to work. He's eager to go out all the time." Rarely does the dog go more than 10 feet away from him at any time, according to Bill. - WHEN YOU MEET A LEADER DOG.... A Leader Dog brings to men and women who are blind a great sense of independence. More and more blind people are train- ed with well desciplined and dedicated Leader Dogs each year. It, therefore, becomes important that sighted people know something' about the way a Leader Dog team works together. We should know how to act when we encounter a blind person and his Leader Dog. The Leader Dog team knows Licensed Dining and Banquet Rooms -- TRY OUR -- Surf & Turf Steaks Filet Mignon Lobster Tails ~ Fishermans Platter Port Perry Queen St. mn SEE WES LANE PLUMBING- HEATING PORT PERRY 985-2473 Office - Residence 4, LL} oo o JAZZ DANCING o CHAIR CANING o SPEED READING e GOURMET FOODS o SEWING o STRETCH KNITS o RUG HOOKING WOODWORKING o WIRING o WELDING Courses Start Tuesday, Jan. 13 NIGHT SCHOOL | REGISTRATION Tuesday, Jan. 6, 7:00 - 9:00 e LADIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION NANA o MACRAME o LEATHERCRAFT | o DECOUPAGE o CERAMICS o HAIRDRESSING o LANDSCAPING | o ART o SMALL ENGINES o INCOME TAX (5 WEEKS) | what to do...but do we? A man using a Leader Dog wants to be treated like an independent person, so the best way to treat him is to assume he is an independent person. If he is in some sort of trouble, he will ask for help. Never rush up and startle a blind person by grabbing his arm, but simply say, "May I help you?" If a blind person appears to be in need of .some assistance...approach' him on the right side because the Leader Dog will invariably be at his left. Do not touch or take the blind person by the arm without first asking, in a quiet tone, if he would like a little help. Under no circumstances should a person take hold of the Leader Dog's harness for this will confuse the dog and startle the individual. This can throw the dog off his practiced routine. If a blind person does wel- come your help, offer him your left elbow. He will take : it- and. drop the harness handle as a signal to the dog that he is "off duty" tempor- arily. Always take the blind person all the way across the street and up on the opposite curb, where the dog will again resume its duties. Do the blind diner a favor and do NOT offer tasty mor- sels to the Leader Dog. The owner looks after the Leader Dog's diet very carefully... the animal is well fed and does his job most efficiently when the recomniended diet is followed. Do not pet a Leader Dog when he is in harness...or when he is working. There is a natural impulse to pet a Leader Dog for they are friendly animals that like to be petted and allowed to romp and play, but the owner should be consulted first. Always ask the owner's permission before touching his Leader Dog. Remember that while a blind person appreciates attention the same way we all do, he wants his friends and others he meets to be natural with him and not unnecessarily solicitious. A person enjoys independence because of the faithful Leader Dog. A person with a Leader Dog likes to get around on his own and really doesn't appreciate 'attention he doesn't need. Likewise, a man using a Leader Dog is a special kind of person who went through the training course which requires a tremendous amount of courage and stamina as well as per- severance. Pity should have no place__ in your approach to the man or woman who travels with a Leader Dog, for here is a person to be admired and respected for the victory he has won. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1975 -- 3 Burketon News Mrs. S. Tabb, Bowman- ville, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. Swain on Saturday. Our thoughts are with those in Bowmanville Hospital, Master Lewis Patterson, Mark Weston and Mrs. K. Roblin. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Mrs. R. Davey and Mrs. D. Edwards, Milverton, Ont. received word of the passing of their brother, Lovell at Brooks, Alberta. Service from Smith Chapel in Brooks, Wednesday, Dec. 10. Mr. F. Holroyd, Jr., Caes- area, called on the family of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holroyd "on the weekend. " Mrs. S. Tabb has returned after a stay in Bowmanville Hospital and convalescing for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. Swain and family. Sympathy is extended to the Dean family of Oshawa, formerly of Burketon centre to her home in Bowmanville__ in the passing of Bert Dean, loving father ot two children and a faithful wife. Service from Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa, was held on Saturday morning. Mr. Lance Plain, Orono, called on Mr. J. Sinclair and family on Thursday. The Bible School meeting on Friday evening took the form of a Christmas Party hosted by Mrs. I. Vandam held in her home. Mrs. J. E. Philp took the Christmas Story and Mrs: J. Abrams took charge of the music by leading with accordian music. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess. Twenty-one were present. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Taylor, Stanley Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Taylor, Belle- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and family, Port Perry, enjoyed a Christmas dinner on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. 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