[nagdu] schools

[Bob Hicks]

Hi Rebecca.  Yes, I let them know about my situation when I finally got 
around to applying for my new dog, but due to the length of time since my 
partner's death and my decision to acquire a new guide dog, Leader wanted me 
to stay the full training period.  I have a 40 hour a week job and did not 
want to take that much time off and Pilot graciously said I could try the 
shorter version of the training and they were satisfied with my progress. 
So it worked out nicely.  But as I said, I have nothing but praise for both 
schools  thanks

Sincerely yours,

Bob Hicks,
The Seeing Hand Association, Inc.
<bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
304-232-4810
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IT)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] schools


> Did you tell Leader Dogs how you felt when you called about Nicholas.
> It is good feedback for them to know.
> We had grief counceling and it was kind of mechanical.
> At least schools now realize you can't just "forget about the
> retired/dead dog".
>
>
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> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bob Hicks
> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:28 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] schools
>
> Hi guys.  Kim was my trainer.  Pam was there because she was working
> with a new lady, Lisa.  Steve is always around and has even been to my
> work place
> to drop off someone's partner.   Mike is the biggest Ohio State fan I
> ever
> met!  The definition of Buckeye is " a worthless nut".  That really sets
> him off. Adrian stayed a weekend to cover for one of the other trainers.
> I like it really well and plan to go back when Amos retires.
>
> I really loved Leader Dogs, but when Nicholas died the person I spoke to
> when I called to tell them of Nicholas' passing only said "send back the
> harness" and acted as if I had interrupted her day.  Nicholas' passing
> was the most traumatic day of my life.  That is the main reason I didn't
> consider my second dog guide  for fifteen years.  Tim(in training) &
> Mickey were my trainers at Leader Dogs.  Most everybody I worked with
> there is retired now.  Larry told me that the Judy that I know is now
> involved in grief counseling.  Too late for me, but I am glad to hear
> that they are looking at the magnitude of the loss when your  partner of
> 10 years passes.
> Thus ends the first chapter of my dog guide life!  grin  take care  God
> Bless
>
> Sincerely yours,
>
> Bob Hicks,
> The Seeing Hand Association, Inc.
> <bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
> 304-232-4810
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> From: "Rachel and Rhett" <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:14 PM
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>> Hey, Bob.
>>
>> Who was your trainer at Pilot? I've had Steve, Pam, Andrea, Catherine,
> and
>> Mike. I started getting dogs in 2003, and although I had difficulties
> with
>> health and other issues in regards to my dogs, so far Rhett and I are
>> doing well.
>> Rachel and Rhett
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