[nagdu] Happy Story

Sun Apr 1 03:03:46 UTC 2012

Thank you, Ronda.

On 3/31/12, rhonda cruz <rhondaprincess at gmail.com> wrote:
>  that's wonderful! smile.
>
>  i like hearing great stories.
>
> On Mar 31, 2012, at 6:58 PM, Juanita Herrera wrote:
>
>> 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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