[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 143, Issue 4

[Suzanne Posner]

It is good you contacted Ireland directly so they expect you.  They told me they have had problems with "fake" service dogs.  Like most European countries Ireland asks you to have your vet get your dog ready and fill out the paperwork.  This usually involves an exam 10 days prior to arrival.  The paperwork should be filled out immediately--it usually includes your (hotel) address.  You need to send it immediately to the state office and do a follow up call to let the office know its coming because you need them to review the paperwork, stamp it and send it back to you in time.  No check is needed because you have a service dog, but sometimes the office needs to be reminded.

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Today's Topics:

   1. Traveling to Ireland (Tracy Carcione)
   2. Re: Intro and great news (Jen)
   3. Re: Intro and great news (Jen)
   4. Re: New dog - Was Intro and great news (Jimmy)
   5. Re: Intro and great news (Amanda Markham)
   6. Re: Intro and great news (Cindy Ray)
   7. Re: Intro and great news (Dan Weiner)
   8. Re: Intro and great news (Cindy Ray)
   9. Introduction (Matt Hackert)
  10. Re: Introduction (Cindy Ray)
  11. Re: Introduction (Julie Johnson)
  12. FW: Introduction (Matt Hackert)
  13. Re: Introduction (Matt Hackert)
  14. Re: Introduction (Matt Hackert)
  15. Re: Introduction (roanna bacchus)
  16. Re: Introduction (Matt Hackert)
  17. 4 Steps After Experiencing Pet Loss (james boehm)
  18. Re: 4 Steps After Experiencing Pet Loss (Cindy Ray)
  19. Re: Intro and great news (matthew dyer)
  20. Re: Traveling to Ireland (Bryan Gearry)
  21. Re: Traveling to Ireland (Buddy Brannan)
  22. Re: Intro and great news (Julie Johnson)


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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 08:16:25 -0500
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NAGDU] Traveling to Ireland
Message-ID: <004801d27e1f$b8fa19d0$2aee4d70$@access.net>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

I will be going to Ireland with a group at the end of July.  Very exciting!
I have decided to bring Krokus, and I want to get my ducks in a row so I'm
not scrambling at the end.

I've let the airline know I'm bringing a guide dog (which I usually
wouldn't, but I think I have to for international travel.)

I have contacted the Irish Ministry of Agriculture and told them I'm
bringing my guide dog with me.  They sent back a big PDF document of EU regs
on bringing a guide dog into an EU country.  It wasn't all that clear to me.

It seems like all I have to do is get Krokus his rabies shot, which I have
to do anyway, then find a USDA-qualified vet to do the paperwork and give K
a de-worming 3 days before we go.

Is it really that easy?  Isn't there paperwork I have to give the vet?
Where do I get the paperwork?  Or does the vet have it?  Do I need a rabies
certificate from my regular vet to show the USDA vet?

Hope some of you world travelers have the answers.

Tracy





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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 08:40:41 -0500
From: "Jen" <spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
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Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="utf-8"

Hey Raul,

I wish you the absolute best of luck on your new dog!

Jen

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:19 PM
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Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

Hello Amanda,

Like so many others have said, welcome to the list.

Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it, and it will come.

Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an extended family; the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family itself. As I write this message, I am not yet a guide dog user; however, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and, because of my work schedule and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other Federationists, and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend and co-worker, Stacie, is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are very excited about my new dog soon, and we are acting just like expecting parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than we should have, but it was all worth it.

Take care, and write again soon.


--
Raul A. Gallegos
Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions
Voice and Text: 832.554.7285
Office: 832.639.4477
Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
Work Email: training at rgats.com
Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer

?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? -
David Thornburg

On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
> life now.
>
> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
> difficult to find a job.
> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
> the great news shall we?
>
> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
> say no, but that's okay as well.
>
>

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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 08:57:29 -0500
From: "Jen" <spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
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Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="utf-8"

Hi Stacy,

I'm so sorry for your loss ... it's never easy to do what you did, but I'm sure he knows you love him...

Congrats on your new dog!

Jen

-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stacie Hardy - NFBHOU via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:33 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Stacie Hardy - NFBHOU <shardy at nfbtx.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

Hello Amanda,

Welcome to the NAGDU Family! As Raul has said, we're anxiously awaiting
the arrival of his dog. I'm currently with my second guide dog, a black
lab from GEB, nnamed Cash! I received my first guide dog, also from GEB
on July 4, 2002. Ascot, who now looks down on us from Heaven completely
redefined independence for me. He and I were a team for 8 years. I had
to put him down in August of 2010 shortly after he had been diagnosed
with acute lymphoma. 11 weeks later, I was meeting Cash. We celebrated 6
years as a team in November of last year. Cash is not only a wonderful
guide dog, but he's taught me that one can certainly trust another guide
dog. We certainly have lots of adventures together and are expanding our
family with the addition of Raul's guide dog. Please feel free to reach
out to me with any questions. Best of luck to you and we look forward to
hearing your exciting news in the near future.

Stacie Hardy <shardy at nfbtx.org>
President: NFB of Texas Houston Chapter
Voice and Text: (346) 704-0190 or (832) 779-7477

"A question never asked is an answer never known"
"Live the life you want!"

On 2/2/2017 9:18 PM, Raul A. Gallegos via NAGDU wrote:
> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an
> extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that
> family itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home
> training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work
> schedule and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just
> recently arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many
> other Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National
> Convention this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best
> friend, and co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog
> user. We are very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just
> like expecting parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and
> spent way more than we should have, but it was all worth it.
>
> Take care and write again soon.
>
>
> --
> Raul A. Gallegos
> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions
> Voice and Text: 832.554.7285
> Office: 832.639.4477
> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
> Work Email: training at rgats.com
> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>
> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? -
> David Thornburg
>
> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>> life now.
>>
>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>> difficult to find a job.
>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
>> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
>> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
>> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
>> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
>> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
>> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
>> the great news shall we?
>>
>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>
>>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 06:27:28 -0600
From: Jimmy <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>
To: "Raul A. Gallegos" <raul at raulgallegos.com>
Cc: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
        <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] New dog - Was Intro and great news
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Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8

Congratulations! What an exciting time! Cherish those memorable moments!

James Alan Boehm
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
Refer NFB correspondences to:
secretary at nfb-tn.org

"Blindness never limits- Low expectations do! Live the life you want!"

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 9:34 PM, Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Cindy and all. I live in Houston Texas and yes, the dog is coming tonight for bonding and resting. I can only imagine that he may be a bit stressed and then being left with a totally new person and all that good stuff. He will be my second dog. I had one from 1993-2000 but that was so long ago that it was like I was another person. I am someone totally different than back then. So, I have the benefit of memories and experiences from the first one, but the maturity of 17 years since my last dog. Plus, Stacie and Cash have made it easy for me to keep my skills of having a guide dog sharp. While I don't work Cash, I care for him and he and I have bonded in our own way.
>
> I will definitely post more as I can regarding training and other things once my guy arrives.
>
> Thanks all.
>
> --
> Raul A. Gallegos
> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions
> Voice and Text: 832.554.7285
> Office: 832.639.4477
> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
> Work Email: training at rgats.com
> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>
> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? - David Thornburg
>
>> On 2/2/2017 9:29 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU wrote:
>> Raul, the dog is coming tonight? How exciting. I can't remember where you live. So will you have the evening/night to bond and then begin your training tomorrow? Did you say this is your first dog? If you find the time, tell us some about how the training at home works from your school if you don't mind.
>>
>> I heard the Washington Seminar was great. I hated that I had to sit it out.
>> Cindy Lou Ray
>> cindyray at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos via NAGDU
>> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>>
>> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
>> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
>> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
>> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work schedule and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend, and co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just like expecting parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than we should have, but it was all worth it.
>>
>> Take care and write again soon.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Raul A. Gallegos
>> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions Voice and Text: 832.554.7285
>> Office: 832.639.4477
>> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
>> Work Email: training at rgats.com
>> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>>
>> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? - David Thornburg
>>
>>> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>>> life now.
>>>
>>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>>> difficult to find a job.
>>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
>>> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
>>> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
>>> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
>>> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
>>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
>>> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
>>> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
>>> the great news shall we?
>>>
>>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>>
>>>
>>
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 10:18:30 -0500
From: Amanda Markham <markham73 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
        <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
Message-ID: <5E1CB811-2CCC-4EE5-9EF4-7182148AF91A at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8

Hello. I think I might've seen you at Washington seminar. Geoff my fianc? and I were just there. If this is what it feels like to be an expectant parent, I'm all for it. The excitement of getting a dog is at best and most Happiest thing that's ever happened to me.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:29 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Raul, the dog is coming tonight? How exciting. I can't remember where you live. So will you have the evening/night to bond and then begin your training tomorrow? Did you say this is your first dog? If you find the time, tell us some about how the training at home works from your school if you don't mind.
>
> I heard the Washington Seminar was great. I hated that I had to sit it out.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work schedule and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend, and co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just like expecting parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than we should have, but it was all worth it.
>
> Take care and write again soon.
>
>
> --
> Raul A. Gallegos
> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions Voice and Text: 832.554.7285
> Office: 832.639.4477
> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
> Work Email: training at rgats.com
> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>
> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? - David Thornburg
>
>> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>> life now.
>>
>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>> difficult to find a job.
>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
>> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
>> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
>> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
>> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
>> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
>> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
>> the great news shall we?
>>
>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>
>>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 09:41:44 -0600
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
Message-ID: <00b801d27e34$0647e5a0$12d7b0e0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="utf-8"

I think being an expectant parent may be a little higher on the scale. Like when you first rfeel those fluttery kicks, when you hear the heart beating for the first time ... Ah, that far outweighs the dog. But getting a dog kind of makes me think of Christmas, especially after you get to the school and are awaiting the introductions. Agh, I want to do it again!
LOL.
Cindy


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Markham via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 9:19 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amanda Markham <markham73 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

Hello. I think I might've seen you at Washington seminar. Geoff my fianc? and I were just there. If this is what it feels like to be an expectant parent, I'm all for it. The excitement of getting a dog is at best and most Happiest thing that's ever happened to me.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:29 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Raul, the dog is coming tonight? How exciting. I can't remember where you live. So will you have the evening/night to bond and then begin your training tomorrow? Did you say this is your first dog? If you find the time, tell us some about how the training at home works from your school if you don't mind.
>
> I heard the Washington Seminar was great. I hated that I had to sit it out.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raul A.
> Gallegos via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work schedule and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend, and co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just like expecting parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than we should have, but it was all worth it.
>
> Take care and write again soon.
>
>
> --
> Raul A. Gallegos
> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions Voice and Text:
> 832.554.7285
> Office: 832.639.4477
> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
> Work Email: training at rgats.com
> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>
> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? -
> David Thornburg
>
>> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>> life now.
>>
>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>> difficult to find a job.
>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from
>> or never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at
>> most, it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different
>> avenues and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do
>> mmake an effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One
>> of which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than
>> what I am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move
>> onto the great news shall we?
>>
>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>
>>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:00:52 -0500
From: "Dan Weiner" <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
Message-ID: <201702031901.v13J10Ii003092 at mail46c28.carrierzone.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="iso-8859-1"

I'll take the dog and forgoe the privelege of having the kids--smile


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 10:42 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Cindy Ray
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

I think being an expectant parent may be a little higher on the scale. Like
when you first rfeel those fluttery kicks, when you hear the heart beating
for the first time ... Ah, that far outweighs the dog. But getting a dog
kind of makes me think of Christmas, especially after you get to the school
and are awaiting the introductions. Agh, I want to do it again!
LOL.
Cindy


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Markham
via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 9:19 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amanda Markham <markham73 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

Hello. I think I might've seen you at Washington seminar. Geoff my fianc?
and I were just there. If this is what it feels like to be an expectant
parent, I'm all for it. The excitement of getting a dog is at best and most
Happiest thing that's ever happened to me.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:29 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Raul, the dog is coming tonight? How exciting. I can't remember where you
live. So will you have the evening/night to bond and then begin your
training tomorrow? Did you say this is your first dog? If you find the time,
tell us some about how the training at home works from your school if you
don't mind.
>
> I heard the Washington Seminar was great. I hated that I had to sit it
out.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raul A.
> Gallegos via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an
extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family
itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home
training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work schedule
and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently
arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other
Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention
this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend, and
co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are
very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just like expecting
parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than
we should have, but it was all worth it.
>
> Take care and write again soon.
>
>
> --
> Raul A. Gallegos
> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions Voice and Text:
> 832.554.7285
> Office: 832.639.4477
> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
> Work Email: training at rgats.com
> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>
> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? -
> David Thornburg
>
>> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>> life now.
>>
>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>> difficult to find a job.
>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from
>> or never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at
>> most, it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different
>> avenues and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do
>> mmake an effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather
allowing.
>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One
>> of which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than
>> what I am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move
>> onto the great news shall we?
>>
>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>
>>
>
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 13:16:17 -0600
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
Message-ID: <01e601d27e51$fec156e0$fc4404a0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="iso-8859-1"

Oh, that was supposed to be "feel" not "rfeel." And Dan, of course you would
take the dog over the child.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Weiner via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 1:01 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Dan Weiner <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

I'll take the dog and forgoe the privelege of having the kids--smile


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 10:42 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Cindy Ray
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

I think being an expectant parent may be a little higher on the scale. Like
when you first rfeel those fluttery kicks, when you hear the heart beating
for the first time ... Ah, that far outweighs the dog. But getting a dog
kind of makes me think of Christmas, especially after you get to the school
and are awaiting the introductions. Agh, I want to do it again!
LOL.
Cindy


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Markham
via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 9:19 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amanda Markham <markham73 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news

Hello. I think I might've seen you at Washington seminar. Geoff my fianc?
and I were just there. If this is what it feels like to be an expectant
parent, I'm all for it. The excitement of getting a dog is at best and most
Happiest thing that's ever happened to me.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:29 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Raul, the dog is coming tonight? How exciting. I can't remember where
> you
live. So will you have the evening/night to bond and then begin your
training tomorrow? Did you say this is your first dog? If you find the time,
tell us some about how the training at home works from your school if you
don't mind.
>
> I heard the Washington Seminar was great. I hated that I had to sit it
out.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raul A.
> Gallegos via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>
> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an
extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family
itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin
> home
training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work schedule
and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently
arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other
Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention
this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend, and
co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are
very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just like expecting
parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than
we should have, but it was all worth it.
>
> Take care and write again soon.
>
>
> --
> Raul A. Gallegos
> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions Voice and Text:
> 832.554.7285
> Office: 832.639.4477
> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
> Work Email: training at rgats.com
> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>
> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? -
> David Thornburg
>
>> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>> life now.
>>
>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>> difficult to find a job.
>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from
>> or never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at
>> most, it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different
>> avenues and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do
>> mmake an effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather
allowing.
>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One
>> of which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than
>> what I am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move
>> onto the great news shall we?
>>
>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>
>>
>
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 13:55:03 -0600
From: "Matt Hackert" <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <005401d27e57$697fbf80$3c7f3e80$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Hi everyone,



I just thought it's long past time I introduce myself.  I've been subscribed
to the list for a few months, but just recently (in the oast couple days)
started following posts.



I am currently working my fourth dog from TSE.  Igloo is a Golden/Lab cross.
He and I went through class together in May of 2013, the last class that was
held at the Dolce, while TSE's main facilities were undergoing rennovations.



Igloo and I now live in Lincoln, Nebraska where I work as an AT Instructor
at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.



And for those who are interested, I trained with my first dog in July '96,
right after graduating high school.



It's great to be here, and I am enjoying reading everyone's post.  I welcome
your replies, and if you'd like, feel free to reply to me off list, so as
not to clutter everyone else's inbox. J



Well wishes to everyone on list, as well as their faithful four-legged
companions!



Kind regards,

Matt





------------------------------

Message: 10
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:09:59 -0600
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <028301d27e59$7f367470$7da35d50$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Matt, hi, this is Cindy Ray. I think we met when you were at IDB last year
and Fisher growled and barked at your dog. CUTE! I hope All is going well
there. In future, put your E-mail address at the bottom of your messages
such that people can more easily correspond with you off list.  It is so
good to have you're here.

Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matt Hackert via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 1:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matt Hackert <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
Subject: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi everyone,



I just thought it's long past time I introduce myself.  I've been subscribed
to the list for a few months, but just recently (in the oast couple days)
started following posts.



I am currently working my fourth dog from TSE.  Igloo is a Golden/Lab cross.
He and I went through class together in May of 2013, the last class that was
held at the Dolce, while TSE's main facilities were undergoing rennovations.



Igloo and I now live in Lincoln, Nebraska where I work as an AT Instructor
at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.



And for those who are interested, I trained with my first dog in July '96,
right after graduating high school.



It's great to be here, and I am enjoying reading everyone's post.  I welcome
your replies, and if you'd like, feel free to reply to me off list, so as
not to clutter everyone else's inbox. J



Well wishes to everyone on list, as well as their faithful four-legged
companions!



Kind regards,

Matt



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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:22:26 -0600
From: "Julie Johnson" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
        <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <754811E799A4406582A6251D1F99C95C at JuliePC>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
        reply-type=original

Welcome!

It's good to see you here!  We met at the state convention this past fall.
I'm Julie and I had Monty with me. I hope you are finding Nebraska
welcoming!

Julie
-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Hackert via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 1:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matt Hackert
Subject: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi everyone,



I just thought it's long past time I introduce myself.  I've been subscribed
to the list for a few months, but just recently (in the oast couple days)
started following posts.



I am currently working my fourth dog from TSE.  Igloo is a Golden/Lab cross.
He and I went through class together in May of 2013, the last class that was
held at the Dolce, while TSE's main facilities were undergoing rennovations.



Igloo and I now live in Lincoln, Nebraska where I work as an AT Instructor
at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.



And for those who are interested, I trained with my first dog in July '96,
right after graduating high school.



It's great to be here, and I am enjoying reading everyone's post.  I welcome
your replies, and if you'd like, feel free to reply to me off list, so as
not to clutter everyone else's inbox. J



Well wishes to everyone on list, as well as their faithful four-legged
companions!



Kind regards,

Matt



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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:26:30 -0600
From: "Matt Hackert" <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NAGDU] FW: Introduction
Message-ID: <000001d27e5b$ce4aad90$6ae008b0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Hi again everyone,



As Cindy pointed out to me, I did not specify my email address in my
previous post; I was pretty sure that, from other lists I've been a member
of, hitting Reply (instead of Reply all) would reply to the sender, and not
to the list, but that probably varies from list to list.



My email address is: matt.hackert at gmail.com



Have a great day!



Matt





From: Matt Hackert [mailto:matt.hackert at gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 1:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Introduction



Hi everyone,



I just thought it's long past time I introduce myself.  I've been subscribed
to the list for a few months, but just recently (in the oast couple days)
started following posts.



I am currently working my fourth dog from TSE.  Igloo is a Golden/Lab cross.
He and I went through class together in May of 2013, the last class that was
held at the Dolce, while TSE's main facilities were undergoing rennovations.



Igloo and I now live in Lincoln, Nebraska where I work as an AT Instructor
at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.



And for those who are interested, I trained with my first dog in July '96,
right after graduating high school.



It's great to be here, and I am enjoying reading everyone's post.  I welcome
your replies, and if you'd like, feel free to reply to me off list, so as
not to clutter everyone else's inbox. J



Well wishes to everyone on list, as well as their faithful four-legged
companions!



Kind regards,

Matt





------------------------------

Message: 13
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:29:48 -0600
From: "Matt Hackert" <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <000d01d27e5c$441f03e0$cc5d0ba0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Hi Cindy!

Yes, I do remember you and Fisher! How is everything going?  I saw your most
recent couple messages, and the name never clicked.  Thanks for the heads-up
about including my email address.  I think if people just hit reply, it
should come to me off list, but that may vary, depending on how the list is
configured.  Glad you found my address though.

Matt


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 2:10 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Cindy Ray
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction

Matt, hi, this is Cindy Ray. I think we met when you were at IDB last year
and Fisher growled and barked at your dog. CUTE! I hope All is going well
there. In future, put your E-mail address at the bottom of your messages
such that people can more easily correspond with you off list.  It is so
good to have you're here.

Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matt Hackert via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 1:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matt Hackert <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
Subject: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi everyone,



I just thought it's long past time I introduce myself.  I've been subscribed
to the list for a few months, but just recently (in the oast couple days)
started following posts.



I am currently working my fourth dog from TSE.  Igloo is a Golden/Lab cross.
He and I went through class together in May of 2013, the last class that was
held at the Dolce, while TSE's main facilities were undergoing rennovations.



Igloo and I now live in Lincoln, Nebraska where I work as an AT Instructor
at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.



And for those who are interested, I trained with my first dog in July '96,
right after graduating high school.



It's great to be here, and I am enjoying reading everyone's post.  I welcome
your replies, and if you'd like, feel free to reply to me off list, so as
not to clutter everyone else's inbox. J



Well wishes to everyone on list, as well as their faithful four-legged
companions!



Kind regards,

Matt



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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:36:24 -0600
From: "Matt Hackert" <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <000f01d27e5d$30688460$91398d20$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Hi Julie!

Yes, I remember meeting you and Monty in Colombus.  Had a real good time at
the convention there. Good to be able to keep in touch now!

Matt


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson via
NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 2:22 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Julie Johnson
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction

Welcome!

It's good to see you here!  We met at the state convention this past fall.
I'm Julie and I had Monty with me. I hope you are finding Nebraska
welcoming!

Julie
-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Hackert via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 1:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matt Hackert
Subject: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi everyone,



I just thought it's long past time I introduce myself.  I've been subscribed
to the list for a few months, but just recently (in the oast couple days)
started following posts.



I am currently working my fourth dog from TSE.  Igloo is a Golden/Lab cross.
He and I went through class together in May of 2013, the last class that was
held at the Dolce, while TSE's main facilities were undergoing rennovations.



Igloo and I now live in Lincoln, Nebraska where I work as an AT Instructor
at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.



And for those who are interested, I trained with my first dog in July '96,
right after graduating high school.



It's great to be here, and I am enjoying reading everyone's post.  I welcome
your replies, and if you'd like, feel free to reply to me off list, so as
not to clutter everyone else's inbox. J



Well wishes to everyone on list, as well as their faithful four-legged
companions!



Kind regards,

Matt



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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:49:30 -0500
From: roanna bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
        <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <5894ece2.86bd240a.ab13c.6dc6 at mx.google.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed

Hi Matt welcome to the list.  My name is Roanna Bacchus.  I do
not yet have a guide dog.



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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 14:55:10 -0600
From: "Matt Hackert" <matt.hackert at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction
Message-ID: <003c01d27e5f$cf447a10$6dcd6e30$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Hello Roanna! It's great to meet you!  Shoot me an email off list if you'd
like to chat.  Matt.hackert at gmail.com

Matt


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of roanna bacchus
via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 2:49 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: roanna bacchus
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi Matt welcome to the list.  My name is Roanna Bacchus.  I do not yet have
a guide dog.

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Message: 17
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 16:24:32 -0600
From: james boehm <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>
To: National Association of Guide Dog Users Gwizdala
        <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NAGDU] 4 Steps After Experiencing Pet Loss
Message-ID: <38330812-F519-4A0D-BEAF-4184356D1367 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8

Dear federation family and guide dog users,
One unfortunate inevitability is the loss of our loyal partner and companion. I found this article, and thought I would share it with you. I hope , for anyone experiencing such loss, that this article will be beneficial. Please also remember that most schools have social workers to help an individual though such a sad situation. Have a wonderful weekend! Be safe! Live the lives you want with your dog guide at your side!
Four Steps to Take After Experiencing Pet Loss
Psychology Today  /  Adam Clark

 <https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-attachment/201702/four-steps-take-after-experiencing-pet-loss>You've just discovered your pet has just passed, what do you do now? Four immediate steps to take for comfort and support.

Original Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-attachment/201702/four-steps-take-after-experiencing-pet-loss <https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-attachment/201702/four-steps-take-after-experiencing-pet-loss>


James Alan Boehm
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
Refer NFB correspondences to:
secretary at nfb-tn.org

"Blindness never limits- Low expectations do! Live the life you want!"

James Alan Boehm
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Human Developmental Counseling/Clinical Counseling: M. ED.

Contact Information:
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
Graduate Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu
NFB Email: secretary at nfb-tn.org
Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com

-Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ?I?m Possible'"
Live the life you want!



------------------------------

Message: 18
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 16:34:56 -0600
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] 4 Steps After Experiencing Pet Loss
Message-ID: <044201d27e6d$bf646b10$3e2d4130$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="utf-8"

Because some people find it difficult to read some of these sites, it is preferred that you copy and paste the article into the body of the message as well.

Thank you.

Cindy Lou Ray, Moderator
cindyray at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of james boehm via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 4:25 PM
To: National Association of Guide Dog Users Gwizdala <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: james boehm <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>
Subject: [NAGDU] 4 Steps After Experiencing Pet Loss

Dear federation family and guide dog users, One unfortunate inevitability is the loss of our loyal partner and companion. I found this article, and thought I would share it with you. I hope , for anyone experiencing such loss, that this article will be beneficial. Please also remember that most schools have social workers to help an individual though such a sad situation. Have a wonderful weekend! Be safe! Live the lives you want with your dog guide at your side!
Four Steps to Take After Experiencing Pet Loss Psychology Today  /  Adam Clark

 <https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-attachment/201702/four-steps-take-after-experiencing-pet-loss>You've just discovered your pet has just passed, what do you do now? Four immediate steps to take for comfort and support.

Original Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-attachment/201702/four-steps-take-after-experiencing-pet-loss <https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-attachment/201702/four-steps-take-after-experiencing-pet-loss>


James Alan Boehm
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com Refer NFB correspondences to:
secretary at nfb-tn.org

"Blindness never limits- Low expectations do! Live the life you want!"

James Alan Boehm
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Human Developmental Counseling/Clinical Counseling: M. ED.

Contact Information:
Phone: 901-483-1515
Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com Graduate Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu NFB Email: secretary at nfb-tn.org Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com

-Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ?I?m Possible'"
Live the life you want!

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Message: 19
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 18:06:08 -0500
From: matthew dyer <ilovecountrymusic483 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
        <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
Message-ID: <a2a5b298-53d1-74af-0493-b9f4099155c6 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

Hi,


I remember the first time I received my dog and will agree that it is
like having a chield.  I do hope that one day I will be able to get
another dog but rite now it is just not in the cards.


Matthew




On 02/03/2017 10:18 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
> Hello. I think I might've seen you at Washington seminar. Geoff my fianc? and I were just there. If this is what it feels like to be an expectant parent, I'm all for it. The excitement of getting a dog is at best and most Happiest thing that's ever happened to me.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:29 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Raul, the dog is coming tonight? How exciting. I can't remember where you live. So will you have the evening/night to bond and then begin your training tomorrow? Did you say this is your first dog? If you find the time, tell us some about how the training at home works from your school if you don't mind.
>>
>> I heard the Washington Seminar was great. I hated that I had to sit it out.
>> Cindy Lou Ray
>> cindyray at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos via NAGDU
>> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Raul A. Gallegos <raul at raulgallegos.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
>>
>> Hello Amanda, like so many others have said, welcome to the list.
>> Regarding finding work, what I can say is, keep at it and it will come.
>> Regarding the NFB, that's wonderful to hear. The NFB for me is like an extended family, the other guide dog users are like a subset of that family itself. As I write this message I am not yet a guide dog user.
>> However, my dog is arriving as I type. I get him tonight and begin home training tomorrow. I applied to GEB last May and because of my work schedule and other things, we all decided to do home training. I just recently arrived home from attending the Washington seminar with many other Federationists and it was a lot of fun. If you go to National Convention this year, I hope to see you there. My girlfriend, best friend, and co-worker, Stacie is also on this list and also a guide dog user. We are very excited about my new dog soon and we are acting just like expecting parents. Earlier today we went shopping for the dogs and spent way more than we should have, but it was all worth it.
>>
>> Take care and write again soon.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Raul A. Gallegos
>> Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions Voice and Text: 832.554.7285
>> Office: 832.639.4477
>> Personal Email: raul at raulgallegos.com
>> Work Email: training at rgats.com
>> Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer
>>
>> ?Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.? - David Thornburg
>>
>>> On 1/28/2017 10:52 AM, Amanda Markham via NAGDU wrote:
>>> Hello all. Very happy to be finally joining this list. My name is
>>> Amanda and I live in Michigan with my fianc? who is also on this list.
>>> Jeff Crouch. I have been a cane user since about 3 years of age.
>>> Within the last couple of years, I've joined the NFB in hopes of
>>> gaining self-confidence and more independence. Since joining, I've
>>> been to two national conventions and have come away from them with a
>>> sense of adventure. A need for discovery and a goal to push myself
>>> beyond my comfort zone. I used to be one who didn't mind staying in
>>> the house, playing games on my computer. Although from time to time I
>>> still do this, A need to get out and go places is part of my daily
>>> life now.
>>>
>>> I joined the NFB shortly after completing college at ITT Technical
>>> institute and receiving my associates degree in information
>>> technology. While some aspects of college were great, others were not.
>>> I had to have sighted assistance for almost every assignment because
>>> there programs would not work with JAWS. My other issue came when I
>>> could not get my textbooks in a format that I was easily able to read.
>>> Things on the accessibility front were never resolved and I passed
>>> with a 3.50 GPA. It's going on 5 years now that I've been out of
>>> school and while I'm enjoying no homework, I'm finding it very
>>> difficult to find a job.
>>> I've had several interviews which I either received rejections from or
>>> never heard anything back at all. While this is frustrating at most,
>>> it drives me to keep going. To keep looking. Explore different avenues
>>> and skill sets. Most days are spent job searching now. I do mmake an
>>> effort to get out at least once daily, finances and weather allowing.
>>> I did work with our agency for the blind here in Michigan, but have
>>> recently closed my case for medical and other personal reasons. One of
>>> which being that I felt they at this time, cannot do more than what I
>>> am already doing for myself. But enough about that, let's move onto
>>> the great news shall we?
>>>
>>> Since joining the NFB and gaining more self-confidence, I have been
>>> pondering the idea of a guide dog. I was dating Jeff when he got his
>>> first dog and seing not only the interactions they had together but
>>> how the dog enhanced his independence really inspired me. Last Summer
>>> Jeff unfortunetly had to return his dog back to Pilot because of some
>>> safety issues. In August he applied to GDF and inspired me to do the
>>> same. So I have! I filled out both the pre application and online
>>> application and just received my paperwork in the mail Thursday. Just
>>> 2 days after having my home interview. I was nervous at first about
>>> the interview. I was afraid I might say or do something that would
>>> lessen my chances for getting accepted. But throughout the interview
>>> and walk, I realized that if not for doing more traveling now than I
>>> used to, there's a good chance I'll get in. I realise they stil could
>>> say no, but that's okay as well.
>>>
>>>
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Message: 20
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 13:45:12 -1000
From: Bryan Gearry <bgearry at alaskafrontier.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Traveling to Ireland
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Yes, current rabies, usda vet certificate. I go to EU every year. The biggest issue is finding a usda vet. Even though it's not required, I always keep a frontline or equivalent and heart worm med log with me... just in case.  Have fun in Ireland.

Sent from Bryan's IPhone

> On Feb 3, 2017, at 3:16 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I will be going to Ireland with a group at the end of July.  Very exciting!
> I have decided to bring Krokus, and I want to get my ducks in a row so I'm
> not scrambling at the end.
>
> I've let the airline know I'm bringing a guide dog (which I usually
> wouldn't, but I think I have to for international travel.)
>
> I have contacted the Irish Ministry of Agriculture and told them I'm
> bringing my guide dog with me.  They sent back a big PDF document of EU regs
> on bringing a guide dog into an EU country.  It wasn't all that clear to me.
>
> It seems like all I have to do is get Krokus his rabies shot, which I have
> to do anyway, then find a USDA-qualified vet to do the paperwork and give K
> a de-worming 3 days before we go.
>
> Is it really that easy?  Isn't there paperwork I have to give the vet?
> Where do I get the paperwork?  Or does the vet have it?  Do I need a rabies
> certificate from my regular vet to show the USDA vet?
>
> Hope some of you world travelers have the answers.
>
> Tracy
>
>
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Message: 21
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 22:49:33 -0500
From: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Traveling to Ireland
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Does anyone have a copy of this document? I've read somewhere that only guides from ADI- or IGDF-accredited programs are recognized/allowed into most EU countries. If this is the case, where is it documented, and what proof is required?

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Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name




> On Feb 3, 2017, at 6:45 PM, Bryan Gearry via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Yes, current rabies, usda vet certificate. I go to EU every year. The biggest issue is finding a usda vet. Even though it's not required, I always keep a frontline or equivalent and heart worm med log with me... just in case.  Have fun in Ireland.
>
> Sent from Bryan's IPhone
>
>> On Feb 3, 2017, at 3:16 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I will be going to Ireland with a group at the end of July.  Very exciting!
>> I have decided to bring Krokus, and I want to get my ducks in a row so I'm
>> not scrambling at the end.
>>
>> I've let the airline know I'm bringing a guide dog (which I usually
>> wouldn't, but I think I have to for international travel.)
>>
>> I have contacted the Irish Ministry of Agriculture and told them I'm
>> bringing my guide dog with me.  They sent back a big PDF document of EU regs
>> on bringing a guide dog into an EU country.  It wasn't all that clear to me.
>>
>> It seems like all I have to do is get Krokus his rabies shot, which I have
>> to do anyway, then find a USDA-qualified vet to do the paperwork and give K
>> a de-worming 3 days before we go.
>>
>> Is it really that easy?  Isn't there paperwork I have to give the vet?
>> Where do I get the paperwork?  Or does the vet have it?  Do I need a rabies
>> certificate from my regular vet to show the USDA vet?
>>
>> Hope some of you world travelers have the answers.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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Message: 22
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2017 04:43:06 -0600
From: "Julie Johnson" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,        the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Intro and great news
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Congratulations on the new dog!  I agree with Cindy, it's more like
Christmas than having a child.

You can leave a dog in the house unattended while you stand in the yard and
talk to the neighbor for half an hour.  You can put them in a crate if they
can't be supervised.  Heck, you can attach a dog to a tie down to keep them
from getting underfoot at dinner.  Dogs never talk back.  You'll never get a
call from the school that your dog has had a bit of a shop project with some
calculators and now owes $30 for repairs to school property.

Dogs are not people.  They think differently, act differently,get
information about the world differently and will never be a little person in
a fur coat.  Always keep that in mind when working with a dog.  If you
expect them to be human, you will probably end up being very disappointed.

Julie
Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC




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