[NAGDU] Introduction

[Jean Menzies]

Hi Bianka,

I also remember you from lists of old, such as the old Buddy-L list. Back 
then I had a yelow lab named Stetson. Now I have a male yellow lab named 
Bode, pronounced Bodie. . I have also just recently joined this list, and am 
recognizing names of folks I used to see on other lists. I had always 
wondered where everyone went when some of the original lists fell apart.

Jean and Bode

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bianka Brankovic via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 1:31 AM
To: Melissa R Green via NAGDU
Cc: Bianka Brankovic
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi list,

thanks for the warm welcome.

It’s really interesting  to observe the differences in the world regarding 
guide dog use. I will comment on them  when it’s appropriate.

One of the main differences is certainly that guide dog instruction is not 
done in a class setting but on a one to one basis. The school we trained 
with usually trains at the home of the handler from the start. but other 
schools divide the training into two parts. However, there is always some 
time at home to train with the instructor to learn  the basic routes.

Another difference is that we are supposed to give our dogs the possibility 
to run free in nature, parks, forests or fields. In GErmany  we do not have 
the strict leash laws found in the U. S. And yes, off leash recall is a 
quite important skill if you want your dog to be able to run free.

There is certainly more to tell but these are the two main things that came 
to mind.

Kind regards,

Bianka
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