[nagdu] Guide dog Schools

[Brianna Scerenscko]

Thank you for all your help everyone. :-)

On 7/11/11, Wayne Merritt <wcmerritt at gmail.com> wrote:
> It should be noted that it seems that however many dogs you have had,
> there is always going to be a transition period. True, it likely won't
> be as long with successive as it is with a first dog, but there's
> always that first 3-6 months or longer when you and your dog are
> finding your rhythm and getting to know each other. There will also be
> times when the dog tests you to see how much they can get away with. I
> thought that there would not be much of a transition when I got my 2nd
> dog 2.5 years ago, but I was wrong. The transition for me was about
> 4-6 months, but my guide and I did fall into the routine and a working
> rhythm. In some respect, I think that there will always be a
> transition with a "new" dog since each dog is different and has
> different distractions. You will get to know this over time. Your
> friends and family may say they are supportive, and they very well
> might be. However, there will likely be times when you have to put
> your foot down and limit their interaction with your dog or set some
> boundaries. For instance, if your sibling decides to feed your dog
> table scraps because they say, "He looked hungry," then you've got to
> step up and gently but firmly correct that behavior. Anyway, give
> yourself and your dog time to adjust and enjoy the ride. I've heard
> that you never forget your first guide, and it seems true.
>
> Sincerely,
> Wayne Merritt
>
> On 7/11/11, Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com> wrote:
>> This is off topic I know, but Julie, congratulations on the scholarship.
>> We
>> were listening to the stream of the banquet and I was excited to hear your
>> name.
>> Cindy
>>
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