[nagdu] retiring my girl

[Marianne Denning]

I know that is a hard decision to make.  I hope you get your new
partner this summer.

On 4/20/15, Abigail Bolling via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
> Well, as the subject line states, I am going to retire my Jada.
> mainly she is having trouble following commands in high stress situations
> (when I’m in a hurry or the route in unfamiliar to me) she is very patterned
> and doesn’t do well with mixing up routes. This is becoming problematic as I
> am learning new routes around campus.
> I made the call to my trainer at Leader today, and I am hoping to hear back
> from them soon. In the mean time, I am going to start the re-train
> application.
> I am hoping that I will either be eligible for in-home training so I can
> continue my summer classes, or I will be going to the campus in July to be
> re-matched.
> I have to say, a guide dog is my number 1 preferred mode of transport. I’ve
> had to use a cane around campus a few times in recent weeks, and I am still
> good with a cane, just a lot slower at traveling, and I find a lot more
> things than I want to!
>
> Another reason I think it is time for Jada to go live with her grandparents
> is that when she doesn’t get my undivided attention, she acts out.
> For example, Last night I was asleep, but Jada wanted me to pet her (guess
> she had a nightmare or something) I am a pretty heavy sleeper, so I didn’t
> notice her trying to get my attention. She proceeded to jump on my desk and
> eat… shock shock, a chocolate bunny. Luckily it was milk chocolate and I
> didn’t need to take her to the vet (again) but yes, that happened.
> I am keeping her on a tie-down under my desk or in her crate when she is not
> actively either being watched by my roommate or she is with me.
> Anyway.
> I will keep you all updated through this process..
>
> Thanks,
>
> Abby and the currently sleeping Jada
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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