[nagdu] To Julie was Re: Getting A Dog

[Sean Robertson]

Julie, I to am glad your doing better and that your foot is getting a bit 
better. I hirt my foot 7 years ago. It didn't break, But I pulled something 
in it. And boy it hurt.
----- Original Message ----- 
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 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] To Julie was Re: Getting A Dog


> 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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