[nagdu] An update on me.

[L Gwizdak]

Bummer for Merry! Hope she gets a new dog soon.

Lyn
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Deanna Lewis'" <DLewis at clovernook.org>; "'NAGDU Mailing List, the 
National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] An update on me.


> Deanna,
> The decision to retire our dogs is a very emotional, difficult
> decision. Merry recently retired her guide dog, Kappie, at 6 years old due
> to a torn CCL. Kappie's spirit is still willing but her flesh is weak! 
> Will
> you be keeping Pascal with you?
>
> Peace!
> Marion
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis 
> via
> nagdu
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 9:01 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> (nagdu at nfbnet.org)
> Subject: [nagdu] An update on me.
>
> Hi all,
> I have some sade news to share.
> I am retiring my guide dog, Pascal in a few months. Over the past year or 
> so
> he has become frightened of things that never used to bother him. Things
> like loud noises, heavy traffic, flying, thunderstorms, etc. When he gets
> upset he has these anxiety attacks, where he will either shut down
> completely, or move very quickly to try to run away from whatever is
> bothering him. During these, he will also cry out with a whine so loud 
> it's
> like a scream. Sometimes, when the attacks occur, I can't tell what 
> triggers
> them. A few days ago, we were waiting at a bus stop and he had one. At
> first, these things would occur sporadically, but within the last few
> months, his fears and anxiety issues have increased. I've worked with
> several trainers and called the school many times. At first his whining
> appeared to be behavioral, but then it later became a fear response. I've
> been working him on light duty (no more than a mile a day) and this has
> helped. I will continue to work him on light duty until  he officially
> retires.
> Honestly, I've been debating retirement for over a year, but I finally
> filled out the application in June. It's been a roller coaster of 
> emotions,
> but I finally made the right decision. I applied to Guide Dogs for the 
> Blind
> and have been accepted for training. Pascal is from Guide Dogs for the 
> Blind
> as well. I am not sure when my class date will be yet, but hoping before 
> the
> end of the year, so I can get the new dog settled in before winter really
> hits. If I do go before the end of the year, I will be going to the Oregon
> campus, which I hear is very beautiful.
> Just wanted to update y'all, and I will keep you posted.
>
> Deanna and soon to be retired, Pascal
>
>
>
>
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