[nagdu] conflicting feelings

[Larry D. Keeler]

Yah, my family always encouraged me to get a dog!  But I wasn't ready until 
I was ready!  I am 48 and didn't get a dog until about 3 years ago.  I have 
always been blind and loved dogs but I also raised kids and am a care taker 
for my wife.  In college, I was just to busy, at least I thaught so then. 
Now, I am not changing diapers and chasing kids although I'm still feeding 
them!  Plus, I didn't know that poodles were being used and that really was 
a big part of it!  Everyone is different and if a dog isn't good for you 
now, it may be good for you later or the other way around!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sheila Leigland" <sleigland at bresnan.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] conflicting feelings


> Hi getting or not getting a dog is not always an easy choice to make. For 
> me the timing had to be right. I wasn't ready when my son was little but 
> when he became a teen it seemed more right. Families don't always agree on 
> the decision of getting a dog so ultimately the choice needs to be yours 
> to make based on what you need and want as well as your living situation 
> and if at home with family if the adjustment can be made without conflict 
> or interference with you and the dog. Also, try to remember, that most 
> concern is well meant and I know from experience that isn't always easy.
>
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