[nagdu] second time is the charm

[Marsha Drenth]

Daniel, 

congratulations on the new partnership. may you both have many more dyas, months, and years of a wonderful working relationship.  


Marsha drenth  
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On Dec 17, 2012, at 4:38 PM, "Daniel" <daniel.sweeney1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> 
> 
> I am a graduate of the final class of 2012 at Guide Dogs for the Blind in
> Portland, Oregon.
> 
> I have received my second guide, Cass, a 53lb., 23" high, yellow Labrador
> whose second birthday is coming up on December 23rd.
> 
> All I can say is the second time is the charm. She is everything my previous
> guide was not. She is confident, well-paced, and so well trained that it
> makes me want to cry.
> 
> We never even came close to an obstacle in training, whether day or night.
> She is perfectly attentive to me.
> 
> We got home yesterday, and had our first outing this morning for a little
> mile walk. She made every curb, driveway, missed every bush and mailbox.
> 
> I have just received the best Christmas present I could have ever dreamed
> of.
> 
> More later as we progress from off the leash in the house to partial
> freedom, and all the usual breaking in. Oh, what a beautiful day!
> 
> Thanks to all of you who encouraged me not to judge all guides on my first
> bad experience with Scout. Although he was truly loved, I am sure he is
> happy as the Disney dog and family friend he always wanted to be.
> 
> Wishing all of you the best this holiday season!
> 
> 
> 
> Daniel and his new love, Cass
> 
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> Daniel Sweeney
> 
> Lakewood, CO
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