[nagdu] My first guide dog and a question

[Julie Phillipson]

bbe sure to lift your feet up to be sure to clear any raised sidewalks and relax.  in time you will build the trust between you and your dog. 

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On Aug 4, 2013, at 10:33 AM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:

Congratulation Jewel & Faye, I am sure I express all guide dog owners who
have embarked on the same journey, ENJOY!
Ken & Ace

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 10:29 AM
To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
Subject: [nagdu] My first guide dog and a question

Hi everyone,
I would like to introduce my new guide dog, Faye. She is a black lab who
will be two in October. After twenty eight days of intensive training at the
Guide Dog Foundation, we are home and adjusting well. We took our first
neighborhood walk yesterday, which turned crazy when the sky opened up and
rain poured down hard! Good thing she isn't afraid of storms! We got inside
as soon as possible because the rain was compromising my orientation, and
took a cab the rest of the way. Thank goodness I had a towel with me as Faye
got soaked, though I had my poncho, so only my feet and my pants got soaked.
That rain was so uncalled for! 
Today, I am going to walk her to the bus stop and back, and tomorrow we will
go on the bus, probably to the pet store. This week, we will take on the
mall, a shopping area called Cameron Village, and will go briefly to my
college campus. We will work more on the college campus next week, So, those
are our plans. My instructor at GDF has recommended a follow-up next week,
so an instructor may be here to help with getting Faye used to the college
campus. She is really a great dog, though, and I don't foresee her having
any problems. 
I do have one question however. I lack confidence when walking with her,
especially in new areas. I know my lack of confidence will affect her work
negatively, and I want to continue working on that. My main worry is
falling, which happened once while at school. Does anyone have suggestions
on how to build my confidence? I know practice is important, but I want to
get better about this quicker. 
Yours,
Jewel and Faye 

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