[nagdu] New Guide Dog Candidate

[Shanna Stichler]

Thanks Hannah. I'll keep you all posted as she progresses. 

Shanna

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On Jul 15, 2012, at 8:50 PM, "Hannah Chadwick" <sparklylicious at gmail.com> wrote:

> Shanna,
> Congratulations on finding the right fit for you. I truly hope everything works out with training and all.
> Best, Hannah and Princess
> 
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> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shanna
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 5:31 PM
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> Subject: [nagdu] New Guide Dog Candidate
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I know I don’t post a whole lot on this list, but that may be changing soon. My current dog, Nestle, is letting me know that she’d like to retire sooner rather than later. She’s given me nearly 7 years of excellent work, so I’m at peace with letting her become a spoiled retired princess. Well, as at peace with it as anyone ever is, anyway.
> 
> I’ve always wanted to give owner-training a go, so have decided now is an ideal time in my life to do that. It’s been an interesting search for the right dog, but I believe I have found a very nice prospect.
> 
> She is a black and tan German Shepherd who will be 7 months old by the time I collect her from the breeder in August. I’ve had her evaluated by someone I trust who knows my needs and would be honest with regard to assessing the dog for service work, and she feels the dog is an excellent candidate. I am boarding her until then with a friend in the area who trains service dogs for mobility and other disabilities. She’ll start her public access training for me and polish her obedience foundation. I’d do it myself, but I can’t pick her up any sooner than August because of logistics on my end. I’ll start formal guide work training when I feel the dog is ready, which will likely be a few months down the line.
> 
> Oh, her name, because I haven’t mentioned it yet, is Diamond. I’ll update more once I actually bring her home, but really I don’t want to bore you all with a novel-length post.
> 
> Hope all on the list are well.
> 
> Shanna
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