Part of the fun of convention time is meeting old friends and making new acquaintances. This is particularly useful in the exhibit area, where our attention is on the exhibits rather than on our dogs. The Canine Concerns Committee, with the encouragement of those responsible for the National Convention, is doing its part to plan for the needs of guide dog users, but we as guide dog users have to play our part as well. Please use the designated relief areas and always pick up after your dog. Assistance will be available for those who need to learn the technique of picking up.
Accidents can and do happen.
If your dog should have an accident outside the relief area, please stay nearby and have someone contact the hotel housekeeping staff. New Orleans is known for gourmet food, great music, and gobs of fleas. Fortunately, in the last few years a number of effective flea control products have become available. Your veterinarian can assist you in selecting the most appropriate treatment for your dog. Starting your dog on a flea control program before convention will avoid problems during your stay in New Orleans and after your return home.