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

[Miranda]

Hi,
I would love to have an opportunity like this. Does anyone know of a way to connect with puppy raisers in my area? I certainly would not want to impose on guide dog schools, as they are too far from me to come and have me just walk with a dog.

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> On Apr 11, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Jessica Dail via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> This is great news.
> 
> I’m highly considering getting a guide dog eventually.
> 
> Do you know what breed of dog you worked with yesterday? Just curious.
> 
> 
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> 
> From: Jen via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 5:56 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jen
> Subject: [NAGDU] I walked with a guide dog-in-training yesterday!
> 
> 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
> spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net
> 
> 
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