[NAGDU] I walked with a guide dog-in-training yesterday!

[Jen]

Hi everyone!

So yesterday, a friend and I went out with a puppy raiser, Anne (not her
real name, to preserve privacy.)

Anne's dog, one of three dogs, is named Gaia. And yesterday, Anne asked me
if I wanted to walk with Gaia into the restaurant. I did, and it was so fun!
Gaia did not have a harness on, but she had a strap. She also had a jacket
that said she was a working dog. And Gaia may not be a guide dog yet, but
she's guide dog material - she's so quiet and friendly. And despite all the
distractions around her, Gaia was undistractible. And when you say "touch,"
she'll kiss your hand! Also, Gaia's pace was just right for me, not too fast
and not too slow, either.

I'm still happy with my cane but thought I would share this little
experience. Thoughts welcome!

Jen
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