[nagdu] Happy Story

Sun Apr 1 01:58:56 UTC 2012

Natalie, I totally agree with you. As soon as I had the dog switch
occur I felt Anise was just the dog for me. I felt much much safer
with her for some reason.

On 3/31/12, Natalie <nrorrell at qwest.net> wrote:
> Oh, definitely.  My trepidation totally diminished when I got Liam.  I'll
> never forget D-day.  The trainer brought Liam into the dorm room and took
> him around to get acquainted with his surroundings.  Then, on putting on his
> leash and giving him to me, the trainer said, "He's a very special boy.
> Take care of him, Mama."  Then he left us to our rapport-building until the
> initial heeling exercise.  I'll never forget that as long as I live,
> especially since it has proven to be true.  I know now, as I did then,
> thanks to said experiences, that it's not about how long the dog works or
> why the dog was reissued.  Just like with people, it's what's put into the
> relationship that determines what comes out.  I love my Liam, and I couldn't
> have asked for a better match.
> Best,
> Nat and Liam Joshua
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peggy" <pshald at neb.rr.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Happy Story
>
>
>> Always keep in mind that instructors know what they are doing, trust in
>> the school you are attending ... my current dog was a reissue and she is
>> fantastic!!
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Natalie
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:39 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Happy Story
>>
>> Hi Juanita,
>> That is so awesome, and I know you're pleased.  I love when things work
>> out
>> well between one and her or his guide dog and the trainers get to see it
>> happen, especially when there was an initial mismatch or trepidation
>> around
>> a reissue.  Liam was a reissue and before I'd gotten him, I'd had
>> trepidation.  Not knowing why the dog was reissued, how long the dog would
>> be able to work, were contributors to that trepidation.  However, with the
>> situation of Liam's previous handler passing on suddenly and certain
>> experiences in my life that have made me more open-minded, it is evident
>> to
>> the GDA field rep as well as others who know Liam and me that we were a
>> match made in heaven.  Congrats to you, and may that love and mutual
>> partnership keep on throughout eternity.
>> Best,
>> Nat and Liam Joshua
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Juanita Herrera" <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:31 AM
>> Subject: [nagdu] Happy Story
>>
>>
>>> Hello All!
>>> As a lot of you know, I have only had my guide dog, Anise, for a
>>> little over two months. When I first received her, I was terribly
>>> afraid that things weren't going to work out with her and I. I was
>>> terrified because during training I had to switch dogs. The dog I had
>>> before Anise during training became afraid of heavy traffic, and she
>>> would run away from me while I was getting ready for  crossings. My
>>> instructor felt that it would be best to switch my dog because the
>>> areas I am usually in are congested with traffic. The switch between
>>> dogs was extremely difficult for me and it affected me emotionally.
>>> Upon leaving the program, I felt that the time I had spent with Anise
>>> wasn't enough to determine whether or not we'd be a successful match.
>>> However, GDB has supported me 100%. Immediately after I returned home
>>> from training, they sent my instructor to my home area to observe
>>> Anise and I, and to review any concerns I might have had. She was down
>>> in California working with me for a whole week, and I feel that helped
>>> me tremendously. My field representative has also kept in touch with
>>> me via phone, and just last week, Anise and I met up with him. He told
>>> me that we are doing great as a team, and that he didn't find any
>>> issues. Honestly, I feel that the switch between dogs was the best
>>> thing that could have happened. Although it hurt me when it happened
>>> now I realize that Anise was truly the dog for me. We are doing great
>>> with bonding, and we seem to be adjusting quite well to each other. As
>>> for the dog I had before Anise, I'd always have a difficult time
>>> controlling her. She would refuse to listen to me. Now, I realize that
>>> things happen for a reason. Well, just thought I'd share this with
>>> everyone.
>>> Best,
>>> Juanita And Anise
>>>
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