[nagdu] GDF balance training re: gabby Gifford.

[Marsha Drenth]

All, 

As a grad of GDF, this makes me very proud too. I read her bio about the shooting, I think its up on BARD. GDF is unique in that they do train for multiple tasks. my pup is also trained for guiding and balance work. I am also working to have her do alerting to sounds and my name. She alerts to the doorbeel or someone knocking on the front door. With my Emma girl I really wanted to return to that school, but they could not train for the balance. And weren't apparently willing to do such either. That is fine. GDF has several types of balance harness, like Jenine was saying. the handle that is used for balance is either 2, 4 or I think 6 inches. which means how far off the back strap it is. Mine is I think the 4, its higher than the normal, but nt the highest. I find this a great help. 

Pups work is awesome, now if I could get her relieving schedule worked out it would be great. 



Marsha drenth  
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On Feb 14, 2013, at 8:26 PM, "Mary Wurtzel" <marywurtzel at att.net> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I just celebrated our one year anniversary of getting Felix from the Guide
> Dog Foundation.
> I have shared before that Felix is a balance and a guide dog.  He does some
> of the things that Janine Stanley shared.  It has been a wonderful year for
> us.  I have a dog on one side, and a support cane on my other side.  We have
> been walking in many stores for the winter and two malls.  
> I was told by a member of the NFB that GDF would train a balance and guide
> dog for me.  
> I pray that Gabby Giffers is successful.  
> Mary
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 10:45 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has a service dog from GDF
> 
> Hello,
> the plus for us, with guide dogs, is having someone like Gabby using a 
> dog, she can brake the ice threw out the country problems we have had 
> for years.
> I am glad for her, no matter the school.
> Wishing her the best.
> I would be interested in learning how she chose gdf.
> Original message:
>> I wasn't sure if this was off topic or not.
>> Since I am a graduate from the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind here 
>> on Long Island, NY. I took pride in this announcement last night on our 
>> local news12.
>> The story was that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has been working with a 
>> dog from GDF since October. I know that they have a program with the 
>> Vet Dogs and have had services dogs for other disabilities especially 
>> in the realm of balance.
>> Just wanted to hear your thoughts, or give praise to GDF.
>> Your sister in the NFB
>> Cheryl
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