[nagdu] the life of a guide dog

[rhonda cruz]

 and also we go to the city. as often as we can. she has rode on the muni. a few times too.
 she is a young dog still.
 she enjoys, her play time with her kongs, and bones,

 we have talked to students, before.
 she enjoys, her work.
 and i travel on buses, to the other city. near the mall. she gets work. we also work down town. with  kids, aroun hello may an
On Apr 18, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Larry D. Keeler wrote:

> The answer is yes!  Holly works sometimes all day, sometimes not at all. She lounges around, plays, with us and with our other dog and in general seems to be having a great time!  If the weather is too hot, cold or wet she may stay home while I tgo out.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel" <daniel.sweeney1 at comcast.net>
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> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 3:00 PM
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>> Hi everybody,
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>> First off, I forgot to sign off on a message earlier, so sorry about that.
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>> Secondly, I have a question for everyone. I have noticed the focus of
>> conversation has been on the schools, programs, staff cuts, etc..
>> 
>> What I am curious about is how everyone lives with their dogs. What I mean
>> is if you work, does your dog travel (walk) with you to your job? What does
>> the dog do for the rest of the day? What does the rest of the day look like,
>> how do you play?
>> 
>> If you do not work, what do you and your dog do all of the day?
>> 
>> What does a usual day look like?
>> 
>> I have listened to the book, "Confession of a guide dog" narrated by Eric
>> Sandvoldt that was mentioned recently on the list. I believe he was a
>> graduate from GDB. That dog apparently travelled all over the place, which I
>> don't think is indicative of most of us.
>> 
>> Some of us are older and do not get out as much, and our dogs don't get as
>> much travel as others. In this case, how do you keep your dog exercised and
>> healthy, especially if you live in an apartment or live in a place without a
>> fenced in area for your dog to play in.
>> 
>> What do your dogs do all day, and if they were to write a book, what would
>> they say about their lives?
>> 
>> Does this make any sense?
>> 
>> The reason I ask this is because I am just now recovering from an illness
>> that has kept me in bed for the last week. My girl has been unable to get
>> out and work for a week. We have gone out to relieve and on a long lead, but
>> no work. I was curious to know how others handle down time, and what happens
>> when you slow down, and just don't feel like getting out.
>> 
>> You can write off list if you don't think this is pertinent to the list.
>> 
>> Thanks for any input. Curious minds need to know.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Daniel and Cass - in freezing Denver (even in April - who would have thunk
>> it)
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