[nagdu] A New Dog in the House!

[Marion & Martin]

Joy,
    As for it being commonplace, I cannot really tell you. I know that in 
both of my home placements, I have received my dog prior to commencing 
training. I believe it's the same as for class training in which you get 
your dog and get to know each other for a day or two before you actually 
begin training. I will get Sarge on Friday, march 12 and begin training on 
Monday, march 15. When I got my current retired guide, Louiza, we followed 
the same procedure. Fortunately I am off work on Sunday, so I have the 
entire weekend to get to know Sarge.

Fraternally yours,
Marion




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Relton" <jrelton at verizon.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] A New Dog in the House!


> Marion,
>
> Congratulations. Now, I'm going to show my ignorance. Is it common to 
> bring
> the dog to your home in advance of the training? Is this for an 
> introduction
> or for you to become accustomed to one another prior to the commencement 
> of
> your guide work together? I am hopeful that things will work out so that 
> I'm
> in class for my next dog at the end of March. Best of luck to you and your
> new partner. I look forward to hearing more about it.
>
>
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