[nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

[Tracy Carcione]

There's one advantage no one has mentioned yet:  dogs are very helpful in
snow and ice.  I lived in Minnesota when I got my first dog, and I was
amazed how much easier winter travel was.  
A disadvantage no one has mentioned?  Dogs sometimes do embarrassing things,
like steal food (they shouldn't, but sometimes do), or throw up at
inopportune times, like my first dog throwing up in the middle of my
accounting class.  Not often, but it happens.  Like a boy scout, one should
always Be Prepared.

I might have thought some of the disadvantages were a big deal before I got
a dog; now, I just deal with it and move on.  Or look at them as
opportunities, like, I have to take my dog out to relieve, so I get to get
up from my desk and go outside for a bit of fresh air and a change of scene.
Tracy



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mikaela Stevens
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Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 11:23 PM
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Cc: Mikaela Stevens
Subject: [nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

Dear guide dog users:

I am considering getting a guide dog. I am a little person, so I hope to get
a smaller dog. What kinds of dogs are available? What is the best training
program to use? Finally, what are the pros and cons of having a dog?

Thank you for your time and help.

Best,
Mikaela
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