[NAGDU] Introduction

[Scott Wilson]

hi Becky, welcome to the list and thank you for joining the yappy hour today. hope to see you on again in two weeks. 

Scott Wilson
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National Association of guide dog users
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> On Jul 24, 2021, at 6:22 PM, rebecca.young1264--- via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, I really enjoyed owner training as someone just graduating from high school and going to college. I have always had a love for animals, and when my parents told me there was no way I would be able to train my own guide dog that just fueled the fire. And as for why I would do it now, because I definitely want another boxer. And I can get one from Pilot Dogs. But! I might have to wait for a while. I don’t mind waiting two or three months, but really don’t know that I want to wait longer than that. I like to get out a lot, and love the advantages for me at least of traveling with my dog.
> 
> Becky
> 
> 
>> On Jul 24, 2021, at 5:06 PM, Madison Martin via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Welcome to the list Becky!!!!!! If I may ask, why are you considering
>> owner-training? I always find it interesting why people choose to owner-train. I
>> really want a guide, but I'm not sure my lifestyle is suited for one. Hope you
>> enjoy the list!!!!!!!!
>> Madison
>> 
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>> Hello, my name is Becky, I am 57 years old, the mother of three children, and
>> eight grandchildren. At 18 years old, a owner trained my first guide dog. A
>> Doberman shepherd mix. I used her for 12 years. Tried to train another, but had
>> young children at the time and that was pretty much an impossibility. I went to
>> Pilot Dogs where I got my first Doberman. Have had all my dogs from pilot, and I
>> got my most recent dog in September 2015. She is a beautiful female boxer named
>> Amelia. She is now seven years old. And I am debating over whether to owner
>> train another dog at some point or go back to pilot. Really want another boxer.
>> She still got a few good years left in her unless she becomes unhealthy or other
>> circumstances. I also know one of the moderators of this list. Cindy Ray.
>> 
>> Becky
>> 
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