[nagdu] second time is the charm

[tina birenbaum]

Congrats i hope you have many years together, great ones. 2 of my 
guides out of my 3 were as you describe Cass that is just the greatest 
thing when you are matched like that.
Original message:
> Hi Daniel,

> CONGRATULATIONS AND GREAT NEWS!  It doesn't get any better than that.  Have
> many wonderful and glorious walks together.


> Best,


> Michael Hingson

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 01:39 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: [nagdu] second time is the charm

> Hello all,



> I am a graduate of the final class of 2012 at Guide Dogs for the Blind in
> Portland, Oregon.

> I have received my second guide, Cass, a 53lb., 23" high, yellow Labrador
> whose second birthday is coming up on December 23rd.

> All I can say is the second time is the charm. She is everything my previous
> guide was not. She is confident, well-paced, and so well trained that it
> makes me want to cry.

> We never even came close to an obstacle in training, whether day or night.
> She is perfectly attentive to me.

> We got home yesterday, and had our first outing this morning for a little
> mile walk. She made every curb, driveway, missed every bush and mailbox.

> I have just received the best Christmas present I could have ever dreamed
> of.

> More later as we progress from off the leash in the house to partial
> freedom, and all the usual breaking in. Oh, what a beautiful day!

> Thanks to all of you who encouraged me not to judge all guides on my first
> bad experience with Scout. Although he was truly loved, I am sure he is
> happy as the Disney dog and family friend he always wanted to be.

> Wishing all of you the best this holiday season!



> Daniel and his new love, Cass







> Daniel Sweeney

> Lakewood, CO





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