[nagdu] Happy Story

[Chantel Cuddemi]

Wow, Hanna, that's too incredible. Hey, can you write me off list at 

Jawsgirl87 at gmail.com? I'd love to talk to you about Princess and Motley. 

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Hannah Chadwick
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:26 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Happy Story

Chantel,
The same thing happened to one of my classmates during training.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Chantel Cuddemi
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 4:28 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Happy Story

Aww, that's wonderful! While I was at Pilot, one of my classmates had to
switch dogs because the dog she was first matched with was very hard for her
to control. He was too energetic and he wouldn't listen to her either. 

Now, she has a beautiful black Lab who works well with her. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Juanita Herrera
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:31 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Happy Story

Hello All!
As a lot of you know, I have only had my guide dog, Anise, for a little over
two months. When I first received her, I was terribly afraid that things
weren't going to work out with her and I. I was terrified because during
training I had to switch dogs. The dog I had before Anise during training
became afraid of heavy traffic, and she would run away from me while I was
getting ready for  crossings. My instructor felt that it would be best to
switch my dog because the areas I am usually in are congested with traffic.
The switch between dogs was extremely difficult for me and it affected me
emotionally.
Upon leaving the program, I felt that the time I had spent with Anise wasn't
enough to determine whether or not we'd be a successful match.
However, GDB has supported me 100%. Immediately after I returned home from
training, they sent my instructor to my home area to observe Anise and I,
and to review any concerns I might have had. She was down in California
working with me for a whole week, and I feel that helped me tremendously. My
field representative has also kept in touch with me via phone, and just last
week, Anise and I met up with him. He told me that we are doing great as a
team, and that he didn't find any issues. Honestly, I feel that the switch
between dogs was the best thing that could have happened. Although it hurt
me when it happened now I realize that Anise was truly the dog for me. We
are doing great with bonding, and we seem to be adjusting quite well to each
other. As for the dog I had before Anise, I'd always have a difficult time
controlling her. She would refuse to listen to me. Now, I realize that
things happen for a reason. Well, just thought I'd share this with everyone.
Best,
Juanita And Anise

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