[nagdu] second time is the charm

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

Congradulations Daniel "and to your little dog too!"



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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tami Jarvis
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 4:53 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] second time is the charm

Daniel,

Congratulations! Enjoy your new girl!

Tami

On 12/17/2012 01:38 PM, Daniel wrote:
> 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.
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> 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!
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> Daniel and his new love, Cass
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> Daniel Sweeney
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> Lakewood, CO
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