[NAGDU] retiring guides

[Sandra Johnson]

Tracy:

I know that Tara got very depressed when left alone.  I am glad you had your 
husband and other people to help you.  If I had folks to help I would 
probably have been able to keep Tara with me.  So, it is important to think 
of what family and friends you will have when it is needed.

Sandra

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 11:29 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] retiring guides

Hi Nancy.
I have kept 2 retired guides in good health, and one with a terminal 
illness.
The 2 I kept long-term adjusted fine to retirement.  My husband and I often 
telecommute, so one or the other of us was almost always at home.  My 
husband took the retired dog for walks with his cane.  I think the dogs 
enjoyed taking a walk where they could sniff, and could greet anyone they 
wanted to.
I had the distinct impression my dog Ben would chuckle to himself on cold, 
rainy days when the new guy had to go off to work, while Ben settled down 
for a nice, cozy nap.

Someone once pointed out to me that guide dogs are used to being with 
people.  They've been with people pretty much since the day they were born, 
so they might not be happy left alone for hours on a regular basis.  But 
we've been able to arrange for the retired dog to have company most of the 
time, so it's been fine.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nancy VanderBrink 
via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 10:42 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Nancy VanderBrink
Subject: [NAGDU] retiring guides

Hi folks,
My husband and I have been accepted to guide dog school and we'll be going 
in November.
The more I think about it, the more concerned I feel about keeping my 
current guide, Doc.
We've thought about keeping my husband's guide also so they won't be alone 
but I'd like to hear from folks who kept their retired guides.
How did they handle the transition?
Did you still take them on walks? I guess I mean where they worked?
Did you try to keep them then decide not to after-all?
I'm feeling conflicted and sad, when I thought I'd be excited.
Thanks for any guidance you can give. This is my first time retiring my 
guide due to old age. My first guide’s retirement was in college because 
have had medical issues.
Many thanks,
nancy

Please forgive the typos as this message was most likely generated using 
voice dictation
Nancy Irwin

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