[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 161, Issue 31

Peter Wolf pwolf1 at wolfskills.com
Tue Aug 28 16:48:41 UTC 2018


Wayne, 
My heartfelt regards to you.  This must be terrible.  I do not look forward to the day.  Please accept my wishes of support.
Peter
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>   1. Re: With a sad and heavy heart... (nellie at culodge.com)
>   2. Re: With a sad and heavy heart... (Sherri Brun)
>   3. Re: With a sad and heavy heart... (NAGDU President)
>   4. Creating Audio FAQ (NAGDU President)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:00:18 -0500
> From: <nellie at culodge.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,	the National Association of Guide Dog
> 	Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
> Message-ID: <000b01d43e27$6f30e8f0$4d92bad0$@culodge.com>
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> Hello Wayne,
> 
> I am so sad your travels with your pup are coming to an end, that has to be very hard.  I have Sully who is 5 and just had to retire him because of a dog attack.  Sully still has an incredible will to guide but it just isn?t safe because of all the other dogs out there.  I was absolutely heartbroken making this decision and I can't imagine how hard it would have been had we worked together for more than 3 years.  On the flip side, I do have a new dog named Rosy who is an absolutely delight!  So my thoughts to you are: treasure your time with Harley and have an open and excited mind for the next dog!!
> 
> Best of luck to you and can't wait to hear your stories with pup X!!
> 
> -Janell and Rosy!  ?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Wayne & Harley via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 3:06 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Wayne & Harley <k9dad at k9di.org>
> Subject: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
> 
> *     Hello Everyone,*
> 
> *This ties in with a thread I saw regarding when to retire a Guide Dog. 
> Well, here's my take on it. The dog will tell you when it's time. Just as I describe below...
> *
> 
> *It is with a sad and heavy heart that I sit down to write this.*
> 
> *Harley D is in the process of retiring from "Active Duty". There, I said it...*
> 
> *On 17 August, 2018, He "quit" mid-route. He was signaling, but was not stepping out confidently as is his norm.*
> 
> *This has continued. While not refusing the harness he is no longer excitedly thrusting his head into the harness when asked to "Harness up".
> *
> 
> *Originally, I had planned on locating his successor next year when Harley turned nine years old.
> *
> 
> *Well, plans have been adjusted.
> *
> 
> *We will be visiting a breeder in late September to evaluate pups.
> *
> 
> *Once one is adopted in, we will be journeying down that road again. 
> Harley will be an invaluable training resource for Puppy X.  Just as LD Patriot was an invaluable resource in training Harley.*
> 
> *To reiterate, Harley is still guiding, not with the dash and verve that he previously displayed.*
> 
> *He is still safely guiding me, but after five years of traveling in and out of the Chicago Metropolitan area five days a week, he has had enough.*
> 
> *I have to respect that.*
> 
> *I assure you all, that I will hang up his harness if he stops guiding
> completely..*
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Buckle up folks, it's going to be a memorable ride...*
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Wayne And Harley D*
> 
> 
> 
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:34:26 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,	the National Association of Guide Dog
> 	Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
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> 
> Hi Wayne,
> 
> So sorry about Harley, but you are making a wise decision.  I hope I can follow my head rather than my heart next time and retire my dog at a more appropriate time.  I know that I worked Bailey too long, but she never wanted to stop, no matter her health.  Best of luck to you.
> 
> Sherri
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janell via NAGDU
> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2018 1:00 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: nellie at culodge.com
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
> 
> Hello Wayne,
> 
> I am so sad your travels with your pup are coming to an end, that has to be very hard.  I have Sully who is 5 and just had to retire him because of a dog attack.  Sully still has an incredible will to guide but it just isn?t safe because of all the other dogs out there.  I was absolutely heartbroken making this decision and I can't imagine how hard it would have been had we worked together for more than 3 years.  On the flip side, I do have a new dog named Rosy who is an absolutely delight!  So my thoughts to you are: treasure your time with Harley and have an open and excited mind for the next dog!!
> 
> Best of luck to you and can't wait to hear your stories with pup X!!
> 
> -Janell and Rosy!  ?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Wayne & Harley via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 3:06 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Wayne & Harley <k9dad at k9di.org>
> Subject: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
> 
> *     Hello Everyone,*
> 
> *This ties in with a thread I saw regarding when to retire a Guide Dog. 
> Well, here's my take on it. The dog will tell you when it's time. Just as I describe below...
> *
> 
> *It is with a sad and heavy heart that I sit down to write this.*
> 
> *Harley D is in the process of retiring from "Active Duty". There, I said it...*
> 
> *On 17 August, 2018, He "quit" mid-route. He was signaling, but was not stepping out confidently as is his norm.*
> 
> *This has continued. While not refusing the harness he is no longer excitedly thrusting his head into the harness when asked to "Harness up".
> *
> 
> *Originally, I had planned on locating his successor next year when Harley turned nine years old.
> *
> 
> *Well, plans have been adjusted.
> *
> 
> *We will be visiting a breeder in late September to evaluate pups.
> *
> 
> *Once one is adopted in, we will be journeying down that road again. 
> Harley will be an invaluable training resource for Puppy X.  Just as LD Patriot was an invaluable resource in training Harley.*
> 
> *To reiterate, Harley is still guiding, not with the dash and verve that he previously displayed.*
> 
> *He is still safely guiding me, but after five years of traveling in and out of the Chicago Metropolitan area five days a week, he has had enough.*
> 
> *I have to respect that.*
> 
> *I assure you all, that I will hang up his harness if he stops guiding
> completely..*
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Buckle up folks, it's going to be a memorable ride...*
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Wayne And Harley D*
> 
> 
> 
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:39:12 -0400
> From: "NAGDU President" <blind411 at verizon.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,	the National Association of Guide Dog
> 	Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
> Message-ID: <002201d43e3d$a28ca340$e7a5e9c0$@verizon.net>
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> 
> Wayne,
> 
> 	I know first-hand how difficult it is to make this decision. Sometimes the dog lets us know and other time we need to take an honest, compassionate evaluation. As you have stated, it is difficult to make that decision when the dog still has the motivation but lacks the drive. I wish you all the best in the future!
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
> 
> 
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
> National Federation of the Blind
> (813) 626-2789
> President at NAGDU.ORG
> Visit our website
> Follow us on Twitter
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind  people and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds you back.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Wayne & Harley via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 4:06 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Wayne & Harley
> Subject: [NAGDU] With a sad and heavy heart...
> 
> *     Hello Everyone,*
> 
> *This ties in with a thread I saw regarding when to retire a Guide Dog. 
> Well, here's my take on it. The dog will tell you when it's time. Just 
> as I describe below...
> *
> 
> *It is with a sad and heavy heart that I sit down to write this.*
> 
> *Harley D is in the process of retiring from "Active Duty". There, I 
> said it...*
> 
> *On 17 August, 2018, He "quit" mid-route. He was signaling, but was not 
> stepping out confidently as is his norm.*
> 
> *This has continued. While not refusing the harness he is no longer 
> excitedly thrusting his head into the harness when asked to "Harness up".
> *
> 
> *Originally, I had planned on locating his successor next year when 
> Harley turned nine years old.
> *
> 
> *Well, plans have been adjusted.
> *
> 
> *We will be visiting a breeder in late September to evaluate pups.
> *
> 
> *Once one is adopted in, we will be journeying down that road again. 
> Harley will be an invaluable training resource for Puppy X.  Just as LD 
> Patriot was an invaluable resource in training Harley.*
> 
> *To reiterate, Harley is still guiding, not with the dash and verve that 
> he previously displayed.*
> 
> *He is still safely guiding me, but after five years of traveling in and 
> out of the Chicago Metropolitan area five days a week, he has had enough.*
> 
> *I have to respect that.*
> 
> *I assure you all, that I will hang up his harness if he stops guiding 
> completely..*
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Buckle up folks, it's going to be a memorable ride...*
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Wayne And Harley D*
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:16:12 -0400
> From: "NAGDU President" <blind411 at verizon.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,	the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> 	<nagdu at nfbnet.org>,	"'Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users List'"
> 	<coagdu at nfbnet.org>,	<flagdu at nfbnet.org>, <kaybaycar at gmail.com>,
> 	"Michigan Guide Dog Users Committee List" <micgdu at nfbnet.org>,	"New
> 	Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users" <njagdu at nfbnet.org>,
> 	<nyagdu at nfbnet.org>, <vagdu at nfbnet.org>, <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Creating Audio FAQ
> Message-ID: <004501d43e42$cdb127d0$69137770$@verizon.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
> 
> Dear Fellow Federationists,
> 
> The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a strong and
> proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, is creating an audio
> program entitled, "Frequently Asked Questions About Service Animals". This
> program will share audio files via the NAGDU website, its mobile app,  and
> YouTube to raise
> awareness about guide and other service animals, including how guide dogs
> are trained, the tasks guide dogs perform, and information about the access
> rights of guide dog users. 
> 
> We are inviting you to become a part of these programs by recording a
> question for inclusion in our program. These questions can be recorded in
> any electronic audio file formats, such as mp3, mp4, wave, etc. You may also
> ask the question by calling the NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline at
> 888-624-3841. The question
> does not necessarily need to be one you do not know the answer to, just one
> you would like others to know the answer to.  Your recorded question should
> follow this general format:
> 
> My name is [first name] from [city, state]. I would
> like to know .
> 
> Send your recording as an attachment to info at nagdu.org Recorded questions
> will be chosen based upon the question asked, the public impact of the
> answer, and the overall quality of the question. We realize many of you may
> ask the same questions and we will only be able to use one of the recordings
> in the answer; therefore, please don't take it personally if your recording
> is not used. You may submit more than one question but please make separate
> recordings for each question. We will do our best to let everyone whose
> recordings are chosen
> know. We look forward to receiving your questions and enhancing our internet
> presence through this program. If you have any questions or comments, please
> do not hesitate to get in touch with us!
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> 
> Marion
> 
> 
> 
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> 
> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
> 
> National Federation of the Blind
> 
> (813) 626-2789
> 
> President at NAGDU.ORG
> 
> Visit our website <http://nagdu.org/> 
> 
> Follow us on Twitter <http://twitter.com/nagdu> 
> 
> 
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
> expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind  people
> and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
> you back.
> 
> 
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