[NAGDU] Brag on my dog!!

[S L Johnson]

Jessica:

Oh I can relate to your frustration.  I have been a guide dog user for 42 
years.  I have had a few rough transitions where I was given dogs that just 
were not safe or were not a good match for me.  It is hard when you see 
other blind people getting dogs and keeping them for ten or more years and 
never having any issues.  Other guide dog handlers and even some trainers 
make you feel like it is  your fault that you have had to return dogs in a 
short time.  Don't lose hope.  You have had this girl for three months and 
now you are seeing progress.  I hope that progress continues and the two of 
you have many happy years together.

Sandra and Eva

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jessica Snyder via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 8:36 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jessica Snyder
Subject: [NAGDU] Brag on my dog!!

Hello list,
My last couple of years as a guide dog handler have been rough. I am working 
my third dog since 2015. I hoped to be one of those handlers who had smooth 
transitions between dogs. That was not to be. I am working my first female 
dog and we have had a Struggle since we were matched three months ago. I 
until recently thought it was two steps back for every step forward. While 
we still have a lot of work to do I am finally able to see measurable 
progress! Sorry for the long post but I am overall very proud of my girl.
Thank you
Jessica Snyder
National Association of Guide Dog Users board member and social media chair



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