[nagdu] second time is the charm

[d m gina]

Hi there,
When I got my second dog I felt the same as you did.
My first dog was good, but I love a dog that will decide for itself 
what to do, and you don't have to give allot of build up.
this is what I do anyway, where when I don't know for sure what to do 
the dog will take over.
he won't wait for me to give direction.
This morning, I was with my husband and a friend going grocery shopping.
She shared that the dog was going to the wrong door.
I said that was fine let him do his job.
We walked up to the wrong door, as she shared said out.
Now I know the dog isn't going to read the sign,
Where he saw a door and I was going to respect that door.
When we got there we turned to the rite went to the next door that said 
the same, and when he came to the open door, I praised him well.
My friend has never been around a guide dog, so it was fun for her to 
learn what all they can do.
Keep up the swell work, and know as you grow as a team you will love it.
Original message:
> 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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