[nagdu] second time is the charm

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Daniel.
I'm so happy for you!  And she sounds like a little cutie.
I expect, in the way of things, that she'll start testing you a bit to see 
if the school rules still apply.  Don't panic, and let her know you expect 
the same level of excellent work, and you guys should be good for many years 
to come.
Congratulations, and best wishes.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel" <daniel.sweeney1 at comcast.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 4:38 PM
Subject: [nagdu] second time is the charm


> Hello all,
>
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>
> 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
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> Daniel Sweeney
>
> Lakewood, CO
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