Blogcritics Comments on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Comment by -E on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 22:45:50 EDT

Congrats! This article has been selected as one of this week's Editors' Picks. ]]>

Comment by John Spivey on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:54:44 EDT

Very good and interesting article. It's wonderful that you can give us such a perspective and do it so well. Best of luck with the ongoing adventure. ]]>

Comment by Jared Wright on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:05:19 EDT

Snarkattack: Thanks a lot for the kind words. Glad you're enjoying the feature. Truthfully, I hate telling people that they can't pet the dog. If it wouldn't compromise his work, I'd allow it in a heartbeat. Today I had to keep a couple of youngsters from giving excessive attention, and it really wasn't something I liked doing. Still, a necessary evil. Diana: Thanks a lot for the spotlight, belated as I am in responding to it. Tough couple of days at training, (new entry about them coming tonight), which is why I'm only now logging back on. Sharing this experience for me is something I'm having fun doing, and the extra exposure is appreciated. Mark: Yeah, NYC is certainly tough on the dogs, especially if they're having clearance issues. I sometimes still am amazed at how Kerry would pick his way through the sea of pedestrians waiting at a corner to get to the downramp or to get out of the street and continue down the next block. They really are amazing animals. And a huge thanks to those offering best wishes. It's definitely a challenge, but it's one of those good challenges. ]]>

Comment by Mark Sahm on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:45:29 EDT

Interesting perspective. Since I walk the streets of Manhattan every day, I'd think New York City must be like the Bar Exam to Seeing Eye dogs. Somedays, I can't even get through a Midtown crowd without knocking shoulders with a few people. Best of luck to you and Kerry in the future. ]]>

Comment by diana hartman on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 08:51:14 EDT

I am pleased to tell you this article is being featured in the Culture Focus today, August 13. It will remain the feature through Monday, August 14th. Diana Hartman Culture Editor ]]>

Comment by Snarkattack on Seeing Eye: The Big Apple

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 08:33:10 EDT

Why are people not making comments on your fantastic feature?! I'm really enjoying reading about the various experiences that you and your guide dog are having. You tell it so well - thanks so much for sharing and best of luck to you both. Oh, and some sighted people know to avoid patting guide dogs when they're working! It's hard given that they're so adorable. Especially when they stand next to you and thump their tail against your leg, as has happened to me. ]]>