[nagdu] second time is the charm

[Jenny Keller]

Daniel,

I am so happy for you too.  

I am still in the process of applying for my second dog as my first one really wasn't fit to be released as a guide.  Though I love and wish the best for him as I couldn't keep him and get another guide.  Landlords, yuck.

I pray that like you, I can go to the school, and find that kind of dog.  I couldn't fully trust Brooks, and I worry that I won't be able to trust my successor guide.  But your post gives me hope.

Jenny
On Dec 17, 2012, at 3:43 PM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:

> Daniel, 
> 
> congratulations on the new partnership. may you both have many more dyas, months, and years of a wonderful working relationship.  
> 
> 
> Marsha drenth  
> Sent with my IPhone 
> http://adventureswith2feet4paws.blogspot.com 
> 
> On Dec 17, 2012, at 4:38 PM, "Daniel" <daniel.sweeney1 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> 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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