[nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

[Alyssa]

Clare,
Just like I said on Facebook yesterday, it takes every bit of 6 months to even a year before you and your dog will be a seasoned team. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Were all human and as someone said in another post, shirt happens. Lol! When I had the Sophie girl, I once read her wrong and as a result I smacked into a poll. Also, if you feel the need, keep a folding cane, probably a lite weight one, in your purse, a bag, or wherever you can fit it. Plenty of guide dog users still use canes in certain situations. Also, just be patient. The dog picks up on your feelings. Acting nervous can cause a dog to act out. Everything will line itself out though.
Alyssa

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> On Jun 26, 2014, at 10:10 AM, Clare Westlund via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> afraid that I will miss something that the dog is trying to tell me when off leash. Thank you all for your guidance and advice! Clare Hi everyone! I am preparing to get my first dog next month and I had a couple questions. I am nervous about the adjustment from working with a cane two then using a dog? What was it like for you? I am nervous that I will not understand what the dog is trying to tell me when and and or out of harness? I don't want to interpret the body language or mannerism of the dog in a bad way? Since I am totally blind I am
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