[nagdu] First Time Guide Dog User

[Aaron Cannon]

Hi Gloria.

Welcome to the list.  I am also in Iowa.  Iowa City to be exact.

Good luck at GDB.  Can't wait to hear how it goes for you.

Aaron Cannon

On 7/17/11, Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Gloria.
>
> I'm so excited for you!  I got my first dog 3 years ago, and there is
> really nothing like it!  Just remember to have a little fun.  Yes, you
> are there to learn how to work a dog, and that is the most important
> thing, but there must be time to chill.  Get to know the people in
> your class.  You will meet people from all over the country, and like
> someone else mentioned, some of them will be second time or third time
> guide dog handlers, so don't be afraid to ask about their experiences.
>  If you are worried about certain things, don't be afraid to talk to
> the trainers about it ahead of time.  It's a lot better than trying to
> be confident and completely flaking out.  Been there, done that...
>
> Also, try to get some sleep.  It's hard when you're running around and
> learning so much to even think about sleep, but if you can, take a nap
> here or there.  Good luck!  I'm sure you'll do fine.
>
> On 7/17/11, Tami Kinney <tamara.8024 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Gloria,
>>
>> Welcome to the list and to the wide world of guide dog users. I always
>> love hearing from people off for their first dog; it's just so exciting
>> and I can never wait to hear of their ongoing adventures.
>>
>> If you're coming in a couple of weeks, Iw ould advise you to bring your
>> raincoat. And boots, good wet weather socks, a few sweaters, perhaps
>> even long johns. If you're looking for a break from summer's heat, you
>> will be coming to the right place! Or maybe by then we'll be having
>> summer or sojmething here?
>>
>> My name is Tami (Tammy, in case you're using JAWS), annd I live in
>> Portland, Oregon, not far from GDB's Oregon campus. I am working my
>> first guide, a 5-year-old owner-trained poodle named Mitzi. We're out in
>> the burbs these days and don't get into downtown much to do city slicker
>> work, but you'll be training in some great areas where Mitzi and I also
>> did some of our more advanced city and other training. Portland's a
>> great town, except for the part where it's the place where the sun don't
>> shine. /lol/
>>
>> Best wishes for you and your soon to be guide dog!
>>
>> Tami
>>
>> On Sun, 2011-07-17 at 16:14 -0500, Gloria G wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> My name is Gloria and I live in Iowa. I will be a first time guide dog
>>> user once I began training at the Guide Dogs for the Blind school in
>>> Organ
>>> in a couple of weeks. I am both excited and nervous about this new
>>> relationship with a guide dog. I was told by a friend of mine about this
>>> list serve and became very interested. I am hoping someone could give me
>>> suggestions on how to best prepare for a guide and things I should be
>>> aware of that I might not have thought of. I am grateful for any help
>>> that
>>> can be given.
>>> Gloria
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> Julie McG
>  Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
> Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
> Eyes for the Blind
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