[NAGDU] First Guide dog excitement and nerves.

[Al Sten-Clanton]

Hi, Sam.


I don't know that I have any good advice to share, but I with you the 
best.  I've heard good things about Leader Dogs.


Surprisingly for me, when I got my first dog in 1979, I felt excited and 
not very nervous.  I'd decided in May of 1978 that I wanted a guide dog, 
and nothing between that moment and when I went to the school caused me 
to question the choice.  I was more nervous in later classes:  at least 
some of us develop a few bad habits with one dog that we need to reform 
in the class for the next one.  All you can do is your best, and I think 
the bond you develop with the dog will take the edge off the frustrating 
moments at least some of the time.


Al


On 6/26/23 12:09, Sam Doman via NAGDU wrote:
> Hi all,
> So I ment to send a message a while back, but I got a little preoccupied. I am heading off to leader dog in a couple of weeks for my first guide and I’m feeling a lot of emotions right now. I’m mostly excited, but I’m also a little nervous and there is a part of me that is questioning my decision. I assume that these feelings are all normal, but for you experienced guide dog handlers, I wanted to ask how you overcame all those feelings and emotions and if you had any advice for me.
> Thank you for any help you can provide.
> Sam
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