[NAGDU] Juno

[Carlos M Contreras]

Remember that the Juno walk purpose is not to let you experience how is walking with a guide dog, but to let the trainer know what kind of dog you will need. The trainer will be changing his speed and pull during the walk to see if you need a dog that is fast or slow, and to check if you need a strong or gentle pull. In the school they have several dogs to choose from, and they know the speed and force of each dog so they want to match you with one that will fill your needs. For example, the first time I went for a guide dog, in my group was a person that has used several guide dogs in his life, but for this stage of his life  he was matched with a dog that was slow  and with a very gentle pull so to avoid making the person fall to the ground everytime they start walking. BTW, the dog was a German Shephard, so don't beleive people that will say that shepherds always pull hard.


> On Jun 21, 2023, at 5:01 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> A Juno walk walk is where you walk with a human holding the harness and acting like a guide dog.  They do their best, and they do pretty well, but it's not the same.  The handle angle is different, and the movement is different, too. 
> But the Juno walks I got for my last class matched me with a dog who suits my pace very well.
> Tracy
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> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Josh via NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 2:09 PM
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> Cc: joshknnd1982 at gmail.com
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> Refresh my memory please. Is a juno walk where you try out a perspective new guide dog, or is it where you walk with another human who is simulating a guide dog walk? 
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> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Margo Downey via NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 13:12
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> Cc: Margo Downey <margo.downey at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Juno
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> Cindy, oh, that's exciting. I'll bet you're counting the micro-moments. (smile).
> 
> Margo and Tami
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie Mcdowell via NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 7:41 AM
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> Cc: Stephanie Mcdowell
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Juno
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> 
> Hi Cindy,
> 
> That is exciting. Have fun.
> 
> Stephanie
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>> On Jun 20, 2023, at 9:26 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I have a Juno walk next Tuesday. I am really excited about it.
>> 
>> 
>> Cindy Lou Ray
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