[nagdu] Happy Story

[Juanita Herrera]

Yes, I knew exactly why my instructor did what she did. And actually,
the dog I had before Anise was taken for further testing, and her
anxiety issues continued to show so she was career changed.

On 3/27/12, Peggy <pshald at neb.rr.com> wrote:
> Always keep in mind that instructors know what they are doing, trust in the
> school you are attending ... my current dog was a reissue and she is
> fantastic!!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Natalie
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:39 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Happy Story
>
> Hi Juanita,
> That is so awesome, and I know you're pleased.  I love when things work out
> well between one and her or his guide dog and the trainers get to see it
> happen, especially when there was an initial mismatch or trepidation around
> a reissue.  Liam was a reissue and before I'd gotten him, I'd had
> trepidation.  Not knowing why the dog was reissued, how long the dog would
> be able to work, were contributors to that trepidation.  However, with the
> situation of Liam's previous handler passing on suddenly and certain
> experiences in my life that have made me more open-minded, it is evident to
> the GDA field rep as well as others who know Liam and me that we were a
> match made in heaven.  Congrats to you, and may that love and mutual
> partnership keep on throughout eternity.
> Best,
> Nat and Liam Joshua
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Juanita Herrera" <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:31 AM
> 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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