[nagdu] losing weight with a guide dog

[Larry D Keeler]

I would imagine that if you are jogging with your dog you both will benefit! 
The dogs pull may be the same but she may be pulling less so it may be you 
who will be getting used to a new weight! Good luck!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rebecca Ilniski via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 6:38 AM
Subject: [nagdu] losing weight with a guide dog


> Hi all.  I know this is a delicate topic but wanted to bring it up on here 
> to get any imput you may have.  I'm working on a weight loss program and 
> have lost 20 of the 100 pounds I'd like to lose.  The questions I have are 
> as follows:
> 1.  How will it affect the pace of my dog and I or will he be able to 
> adjust since it will be a gradual change?
> 2.  I'd be interested in any experiences or advice you can offer to keep 
> us going as a team regarding any issues that may or may not crop up as 
> this all is new to me.  Thus far, we're doing fine together but know this 
> is a substantial amount to lose and so far no surgery required.  I'm doing 
> it for myself not because any issues has cropped up to force me to do so. 
> Feeling great already though. If you wish to write privately send an email 
> to rilniski at gmail.com. Thanks.
>
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> Rebecca and Guide Dog Zeb
> email: rilniski at gmail.com
> twitter: zebs_mom
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