(VICT) Re: Non-verbal cues-ideas needed.
- From: dmgina <dmgina@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:41:18 -0700
Hi there,
I would be afraid as well.
I don't know if this is a thought or not.
Would removing your eyes help you keep your voice?
I ask, because if the medicine for the eyes is effecting the rest of the body,
I would consider this option.
Please note, I am not being mean, I am
concerned on your behalf.
Blessings always,
Your dog would get the message on what you wish him to do with hand signals.
Dar
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from: Infinitepaws@xxxxxxx
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date: 2007/10/10 11:06:07
subject: (VICT) Non-verbal cues-ideas needed.
>
>
> Hi all, I have been off list for a bit because of a new neuro disorder. In a
> nutshell, my breathing and vocal cord functions are out of sync and it makes
> me have a hard time breathing because my vocal cords cut off my breath in
> mid-breath and I make sharp noisy wheezes every 1-3 seconds. It also chops up
> my
> talking because of the sudden need to gasp. Probably it is related to my eye
> spasm disorder but they arent sure. The "reset" mechanism in my brain isnt
> working right for either problem.. anyhow, that leads me to my next
> question..one of the treatments they are discussing is to partially
> paralyze my vocal
> cords. This will mean that I cannot talk or will have some difficulty
> talking. Since the drug is only temporary, it will have to be repeated every
> few
> months for the rest of my life..causing the voice issue each time. It is
> scary
> though because if I react with swelling like I did when they used it around
> my eyes the last time, it can be life-threatening..we are going to try a
> trial
> run on my bad eye on Monday..
>
> Do you all think it would be possible to retrain Alex with some non-verbal
> cues? What cues do you use verbally and do you have any ideas of how to cue
> them non-verbally?
>
> I am trying hard to maintain my optimism and humor but it is damn hard..
> At this point I would choose being non-verbal to the incessant difficulty
> breathing and the noise 1embarassment of the stridor. People are downright
> mean
> sometimes. I have been ridiculed and demeanedthe past two weeks by the
> publiceamy coworkers, my primary care Dr, the ER nurses/interns and the
> public on
> busses and trains...Public Ignorance is hell for the person who knows what is
>
> happening but cant control their own body. I finally told one person, who
> nastily kept asking me why I kept making that noise and that it was creepy..
> "I
> cant control it and thanks for your show of compassionff0.. I hope she stops
> and thinks next time she is so rude and insensitive. Then again, I am losing
> my
> faith in humanity.. cynicism is setting in..
>
> Sandy Foushee
> Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs
> Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog
> Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club -- Trainer.-
>
>
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