[nagdu] oppinions requested about possible next dog.

[Wayne Merritt]

I'm not sure what the percentage of people who try a guide and end up
sending it back or going home early in the training program is, but it
does happen. I've heard stories from both sides, of a woman who sent
the dog back within her first 2 months of being home, after her class
date, and the dog was matched with another student successfully. There
was also a user in my last class who went home after the first week
due to all the dog responsibilities. So it does happen. This thought
of giving up even crossed my mind when I was in my first class 15
years ago, but I figured that I had made a commitment and I stuck it
out. Looking back, my only regret might be that I went when I was too
young, at 20, but other than that I have no regrets. Also guessing
here, but I'd be willing to bet that if you did decide to get a dog,
went through training, came home and then decided that having a dog
was too much, or even if you decided this while in training, the
school and people in that class would understand and support you. So
go for it! And keep us updated on your journey.

Wayne

On 1/30/10, Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net> wrote:
> Hi Stepper.
> I too tend to agree with your wife.  You could try it, and, if it doesn't
> work out, well, it was still worth a try.  Although the little weasels
> have a way of getting into your heart that makes them hard to give up.
>
> I remember being worried about the responsibilities of dog ownership
> before I got my first dog, even though I'd had pets before.  Then I got
> Glade, and the responsibilities were really nothing to have worried about.
>  I adjusted my schedule a bit, and that was it.  The benefits far
> outweighed the costs.
>
> Hasn't it been a goal of yours for a long time, to get another dog?  It's
> natural to be nervous about the change, but I think it's worth going
> forward.  If it doesn't work out, it's still OK.
>
> You asked for opinions, and there's mine, for what it's worth.
> Good luck.
> Tracy
>
>
>
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