[nagdu] Happy Story

[Marsha Drenth]

Juanita, 

Thank you for sharing this story. I think that this a good reminder to those
of us who go to schools thinking, that the first dog they give us, will work
out. But it might not, for whatever reason it does not. The trainers do know
what they are doing, but we also know if a dog is not listening, or
distracted, or whatever, it might not be the best match. Now that is to say
that saying the dog, just because distracted right away is not for us, can
be wrong too. There are so many things that go into that right dog for each
of us. 

Marsha 


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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Juanita Herrera
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:31 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Happy Story

Hello All!
As a lot of you know, I have only had my guide dog, Anise, for a
little over two months. When I first received her, I was terribly
afraid that things weren't going to work out with her and I. I was
terrified because during training I had to switch dogs. The dog I had
before Anise during training became afraid of heavy traffic, and she
would run away from me while I was getting ready for  crossings. My
instructor felt that it would be best to switch my dog because the
areas I am usually in are congested with traffic. The switch between
dogs was extremely difficult for me and it affected me emotionally.
Upon leaving the program, I felt that the time I had spent with Anise
wasn't enough to determine whether or not we'd be a successful match.
However, GDB has supported me 100%. Immediately after I returned home
from training, they sent my instructor to my home area to observe
Anise and I, and to review any concerns I might have had. She was down
in California working with me for a whole week, and I feel that helped
me tremendously. My field representative has also kept in touch with
me via phone, and just last week, Anise and I met up with him. He told
me that we are doing great as a team, and that he didn't find any
issues. Honestly, I feel that the switch between dogs was the best
thing that could have happened. Although it hurt me when it happened
now I realize that Anise was truly the dog for me. We are doing great
with bonding, and we seem to be adjusting quite well to each other. As
for the dog I had before Anise, I'd always have a difficult time
controlling her. She would refuse to listen to me. Now, I realize that
things happen for a reason. Well, just thought I'd share this with
everyone.
Best,
Juanita And Anise

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