[nagdu] Introduction

[Hannah Chadwick]

Kelby,
Welcome to the list. My name is Hannah, and I recently got my guide dog
poodle from Pilot Dogs.
I remember freaking out about everything I did when I first brought Princess
home in February. So you're not the first *smile*. It will take some time
getting used to having a dog, but it's totally worth it!
Thank you for bringing this question up because I'm starting college in the
fall at UC Davis and it will be a lot warmer than in the Bay Area.
I hope you find tons of useful info.
All the best, Hannah and Princess

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Kelby Carlson
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 1:51 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Introduction

Okay.  I offered him a little more water today because our travel schedule
was off yesterday (we flew home) so I thought he might want it.  I'll stick
to the suggested amount though.

Right now I'm still not out of the paranoia phase (everything I either am or
am not doing will screw up my dog somehow.) I love him, but having one is
scarier than I thought at first.

Kelby



 ----- Original Message -----
From: Juanita Herrera <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
<nagdu at nfbnet.org Date sent: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:27:11 -0700
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Introduction

Hello Kelby,
My name is Juanita and I graduated with my guide dog from Guide Dogs For The
Blind Oregon campus in January.  Her name is Anise (pronounced Aniece), and
she is a black lab.  I understand what you mean about having your pup adjust
to a hotter environment.  I live in an area where it is way hot.  I usually
offer my pup the suggested amount of water, but usually she never drinks it
all.  I was told that offering a dog too much water is also not good for
them.  I think that if you mentioned the climate change to the instructors
and they suggested to give 3 cups per serving, they are correct.  The
instructors usually know best.  Remember to use your pup's booties when
walking on the hot pavement.  I bet Elvis will appreciate them.  If you have
any other questions, feel free to email me off list at:
juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com
Best,
Juanita and Anise

On 7/16/12, Kelby Carlson <kelbycarlson at gmail.com> wrote:
 Hello, everybody!

 I am a newly graduated guide dog user from Guide Dogs for the  Blind
(Oregon Campus.) I have a beautiful yellow lab named Elvis,  and I will be
taking him back to college with me in several  weeks.  I hope that this list
will be a good place to discuss  guide dog use, training, and care.

 I do have a question, and it may be a silly one.  Does any"one  have
suggestions about how to help a dog acclimate to a warmer  climate? Oregon
is significantly cooler than where I live in the  summer and I don't want to
overstress my dog.  The school gave me  a set amount of water (3 cups) to
offer Elvis at each watering.
 Is giving more water ever advisable in this situation? Thanks!

 Kelby S.  Carlson

 Vanderbilt University


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