[nagdu] A new must read book

[Buddy Brannan]

Must second Aaron’s reco here. I just finished it, and this was definitely a must read. It’s very real and unencumbered by a lot of the sentimental syrupy garbage that seems to end up in so many such things. A definite must have. 

— 
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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> On Dec 14, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Aaron Cannon via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all.
> 
> There are dozens of stories out there about guide dog users and their
> handlers.  However, if there is a book out there like the one I read
> yesterday, I've never heard of it.
> 
> The one thing all of those other books have in common is that they're
> written by folks whose dogs were trained by someone else.  This book,
> on the other hand, was written by someone who trained her own dog.
> The book mostly tells the story of the training of her first and
> second dogs, and the issues she faced in the process.
> 
> This book has something for everyone.  For the casual reader, it tells
> a fascinating and inspiring story.  (I use the word inspiring
> reluctantly, but in this case, I think it's warranted, as no other
> word fits as well.)  For folks simply curious about owner trainers, it
> offers a front-row seat to the process.  And for those folks
> interested in training their own dogs, this book is an absolute must
> have, as the author provides her training outline at the end of the
> book, and the training insights which are scattered throughout the
> rest of the book are invaluable.
> 
> This book won't train you how to train your guide.  However, if you
> know how (or are willing to learn) to train dogs, it is an invaluable
> reference.
> 
> Still not convinced?  The author is none other than our very own and
> always helpful Julie Johnson.
> 
> You can find the book at Amazon (it's available as an ebook) at
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC
> 
> I hope everyone will check it out.  It is a great read!
> 
> Aaron
> 
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