[nagdu] My first guide dog and a question

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Jewel.
Congrats on your new partner!
I try to remember to lift my feet, because there are a lot of uneven 
sidewalks in my neighborhood, but I guess I often forget.  It didn't take 
long for Ben to figure out that I stumble over big cracks, so he slows down 
when he sees one coming.  All my other dogs did the same.  They don't like 
it when their person trips up.  I'm sure Faye will catch on quick, if she 
hasn't already.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie Phillipson" <jbrew48 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] My first guide dog and a question


> 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.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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