[nagdu] returning of guide dog

[S L Johnson]

Hi John:

I am sorry to hear this.  You only had her home for a few months.  I am 
sorry you gave up so soon.  Maybe this is just not the right time for you to 
take on working with a guide dog.  In all your posts, you mention Molly's 
age.  I have to say, age isn't the issue.  There are lots of very young dogs 
who graduate and work out great.  I know, I graduated from Pilot when Eva 
was fourteen months old and our adjustment was fantastic.  Eva's behavior is 
excellent and her work is great.  If you do decide to get another dog, you 
should be firm that you want an older dog.  However, remember that will not 
guaranty everything will be easy and smooth.  Age isn't the issue, it is 
good obedience and control as you and the dog work together.  Good luck.

Sandra and Eva

-----Original Message----- 
From: John Sanders via nagdu
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 6:50 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: John Sanders
Subject: [nagdu] returning of guide dog

Hi all,
Iâ?Tm writing this email to you with a depressed and sad heart.
On Thursday, I was down at Pilot Dogs for brush up training.
Mollie had a really hard time with the busses in my local area.
She did fine when I was down there with her.
During that week; I had a conversation with one of the staff members.
I had to think long and hard about this before I made a final decision.
That Thursday; I decided to give her back to  the school because whenever I 
was working with her alone; she would sometimes lead me around and not give 
me a chance.
I had other obligations that I needed to get to that week.
That was another thing that was leading me to make that decision.
I had to ask myself whether or not I wanted to keep Mollie because of her 
age.
I would be lying to my self if I would have kept her.
I had to give her back.
It was the only thing that I could do.
Now there is an empty void.
I just got home today.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
John Sanders
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