[nagdu] To Julie was Re: Getting A Dog

[Julie J.]

Thanks Deanna

Tonight I braved the great outdoors with the crutches.  My teen age son 
walked ahead of me and backwards so he could coach me on the terrain.  I 
can put some weight on the foot, but not enough to walk without some 
support.  I made it to the corner and back, probably a block and a bit 
total. Kiddo had Monty on leash and the poor dog was so confused!  Since 
Kiddo was walking backwards the poor dog had no idea which side he was 
supposed to be walking on.  He kept going around and around Kiddo in 
circles. LOL Oh well, he got to go for a proper walk later.

I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Julie

On 10/13/2011 5:41 PM, Deanna Lewis wrote:
> Julie,
> Yay! Glad to hear your foot is almost healed. I know what it's like to not be able to work your dog for a while. I just had eye surgery so haven't been able to work Pascal for a little over a week. We are getting cabin fever! LOL. Actually, he is getting out for some car rides, but he stays in the car with my Step-Dad. So, I will be very glad when my restrictions are lifted and Pascal and I can go on some nice long walks. Glad you are doing well.
> Deanna and Pascal
>
> PS: Welcome to the list Hannah! Best of luck on your guide dog journey!
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Julie J.<julielj at neb.rr.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 5:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting A Dog
>
> Welcome Hannah!
>
> I'm Julie, one of the moderators.  I'm currently recovering from breaking my foot, but in a few weeks I'll be working with Monty my lab and Boxer mix guide again.  We are both looking forward to it quite a lot!
>
> I have no advice for guide dog school selection. I owner train my guides.  I usually tell people to figure out what it is you want from a guide dog school.  Then prioritize the list.  When you start looking at schools it will be much easier to find one that most closely matches your needs.  Others have mentioned location, but you might also consider what breeds they offer, facilities, other amenities, size of classes, length of training, availability of follow up services and any manner of other thing that is important to you.
>
> What is important to me may not be important to you.  If you could share some specific things you are looking for in a guide dog program, I think the people here would more easily be able to help you.
>
> Again welcome!
> Julie
>
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