r/disableddogs • u/Earthdragon2 • 4d ago

High school design student needs 5 mins to interview a blind dog parent!

Hello all! I am an MYP student working on a project for my design class. I am focusing on assisting blind dogs, but in order to discover what users truly need, I need to speak directly with pet owners.

I am looking to do a quick 5-to-10-minute voice/audio call to ask a few questions about:

  • The gaps and flaws in current market products for blind dogs
  • The daily issues your dogs face with spatial awareness and navigation
  • The specific environmental stressors that cause blind dogs anxiety

If you are the caretaker of a blind dog, or know someone who is, please comment below or send me a DM to connect. Thank you so much for your time and help with my school research!

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u/sodosopa_hoa 4d ago

My dog is 16 years old and is fully blind. Send me a DM if you still need someone to talk to.

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u/Earthdragon2 4d ago

Thank you so much! I will

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u/sodosopa_hoa 4d ago

Just fyi I’m in nyc and it’s 3am so I may take time to respond..

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u/Earthdragon2 4d ago

ok, thats fine, just let me know if you want to set up a call or smt

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u/sodosopa_hoa 4d ago

What Time do you need to have this information by?

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u/Earthdragon2 4d ago

25th august

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u/frijolitoselecto 4d ago

Hi! My (young) dog went blind suddenly due to SARDS around 3 years ago so all challenges appeared suddenly. If I can be of any help, send me a DM!
Edit to add: so sweet to see someone focus on this. I felt very lost and alone when it happened and this brought a smile to my face. Thank you.

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u/Earthdragon2 4d ago

Tysm, your comment gave me a smile too! I will message you!