[nagdu] My turn to go to school

[Jewel]

Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and ideas. It has
certainly gotten me started thinking what I need before going to class
and what to wait and get after class. Food? Check. Bed and toys? Wait.
Thank you all again,
Jewel

On 6/5/13, Nicole Torcolini <ntorcolini at wavecable.com> wrote:
> I agree with everything that has been said.
> On the subject of beds, not only may your dog not need a particular bed,
> you
> also should wait and see what size dog you get. Another factor is that, if
> you get one that has a lot of stuffing, your dog might decide to tear it
> up.
> Luckily, when Lexia came home, she got used to her surroundings  quickly
> and
> easily without stressing out and doing bad things, but new surroundings and
> stress can cause dogs to behave in ways that they would not usually.
> See what type of brush you get from the school, but I would recommend also
> getting a flea comb and a furminator. The zoom groom just is not enough
> sometimes, especially if you get a lab.
> Finally, for me anyway, the other must is a crate. Some people just use the
> tie downs, but I have never really liked this. Lexia never learned not to
> tie herself up in it. There are several different types and sizes of
> crates,
> so definitely wait until you get your dog to get the crate.
> Have you had a pet dog before this?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 1:16 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] My turn to go to school
>
> Hi,
> I can't stress the walking before you go. You might think you walk enough
> now, but the new type of walking is what gets you. You will be bending your
> foot up at the curb, and then down again so many times it will work muscles
> you didn't know you had. You will be doing a lot of footwork, pointing to
> curbs, sides of pavement and the like. Just do the exercises that stretch
> your calf and hamstring muscles. A woman in my class did sets of figure 8's
> all the time. Unfortunately I was not prepared and came back with serious
> Planter's problems. It hurt for weeks afterwards. So, please do not take
> this lightly.
> As for getting ready, just have food, bags, and plan on where you are going
> to relieve your dog on a regular basis. It will be the first thing you do
> when you get home, so be ready to make a bee line to that spot. The new
> baby
> may or may not like a bed, so wait before you spend the money. You will
> probably get a mat; this will do until you are home for a bit. They will
> probably give you grooming tools too, so wait to spend money on those too.
> Who knows about the house? Common sense says put the trash cans away or put
> lids on them, put up the small stuff that might look like a toy, but after
> that it depends on the dog. My first dog never bothered a thing from the
> day
> he came home. I could leave anything on the floor, table, floor and he
> would
> leave it alone. Now with Cass it is different story. She will leave
> everything alone with the exception of something on the floor that looks
> like a toy - like a plastic cover, foil pan and the most repeated thievery
> of all is my socks. My socks disappear at every turn, when I get up in the
> morning they are gone, but I usually find them in her bed. If not there
> they
> are on her bed downstairs. What can I say; the girl has a thing for my
> socks.
> What I don't think you will ever have to worry about is the dog being
> destructive. Maybe a bit mischievous at times, but I doubt that anything
> will ever be demolished. It seems all of the getting in to is just a bit of
> fun.
> Hope my 2 cents helps a little.
>
> Daniel and Cass
> Lakewood, Colorado
>
> Happiness is a warm guide dog!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 3:22 PM
> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
> Subject: [nagdu] My turn to go to school
>
> Dear all,
> After several years of planning and a few of waiting, in is finally my turn
> to go to guide dog school. I will be going to GDF for the July class! I am
> very excited and nervous. In planning for my dog, I am making a list of
> things to get and do, so what are your top three suggestions for things to
> do before getting my dog, and what is something you think is important to
> get after coming home?
> I have already decided on Blue Buffalo for guy food, and will be trying to
> puppy-proofing my apartment. I would welcome any resources on doing that as
> well.
> Excited,
> Jewel
>
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