[nagdu] Joyce's Intro

[Julie J]

Welcome!

I'm Julie, one of the moderators.  I'm working with Monty, my owner trained 
lab/boxer mix.  We'll have been working together as a team for one year in 
just a couple of weeks.  Time flies!

It's good to have you, please feel free to jump in anywhere that interests 
you.  We have all sorts of discussions on every possible topic related to 
guide dogs.

Welcome!
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joyce Pratt" <jcp54 at comcast.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 1:16 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Joyce's Intro


> Hello all,.
>
> Thanks for the welcome!
> Tracy: Where in North Jersey do you live? I am from Jersey also!\Cindi: 
> What
> a wonderful surprise to see you on the list....YES...I should be coming to
> the next PDC gathering..  Gary just had a meeting here at SPC for the 
> PHEWA!
>
> So, here I am with Kia and we have had our first anniversary in August! 
> She
> is my first guide dog and we are learning more about each other all the
> time!
> Towards the end of the winter, I had to change her over to  weight control
> food, as she does not get as much exercise on a daily basis as she should
> (Me either!)  I have someone here that walks/runs with her a couple of 
> days
> a week now...that helps.
> We love to travel.  Kia has been on 4 roundtrip airplane ride, 1 long
> distance train ride, car trips, 6 Broadway shows, 3 concerts and spent 
> some
> time in New York city!   We are active when we travel, but slow down when 
> we
> are home.
>
> I do not expect perfection, as none of us are perfect....I correct when
> necessary, but don't get upset  over it...we just will review that part of
> the training to be sure Kia stays alert!!  YES...she sleeps in the bed 
> with
> us (Gary and I) and she does NOT hog the bed...she I very polite!  Hehe
>
> Kia is a 60-65 lb. black lab....EVERYBODY loves KIA!!!  I try to be a good
> advocate and help educate people about guide dogs.  People think the
> funniest things about working dogs don't they?
>
> I am originally from Salem, Mass, have a home in North Jersey and live in
> upstate New York at a Presbyterian conference center as a volunteer.  My
> hubby and I are thinking about hosting next years' RP Social here on 
> campus!
>
> OK...hate lengthy emails...so I'll cut this short...like me...cause I am
> only 4 foot 4 inches tall!  He he
>
> Have a great day all and thanks for being out there!
>
> Joyce Cass Pratt and
> Seeing Eye Guide KIA!
>
>
>
>
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