[nagdu] the life of a guide dog

[Daniel]

Hi everybody,

 

First off, I forgot to sign off on a message earlier, so sorry about that.

 

Secondly, I have a question for everyone. I have noticed the focus of
conversation has been on the schools, programs, staff cuts, etc..

What I am curious about is how everyone lives with their dogs. What I mean
is if you work, does your dog travel (walk) with you to your job? What does
the dog do for the rest of the day? What does the rest of the day look like,
how do you play?

If you do not work, what do you and your dog do all of the day?

What does a usual day look like?

I have listened to the book, "Confession of a guide dog" narrated by Eric
Sandvoldt that was mentioned recently on the list. I believe he was a
graduate from GDB. That dog apparently travelled all over the place, which I
don't think is indicative of most of us.

Some of us are older and do not get out as much, and our dogs don't get as
much travel as others. In this case, how do you keep your dog exercised and
healthy, especially if you live in an apartment or live in a place without a
fenced in area for your dog to play in.

What do your dogs do all day, and if they were to write a book, what would
they say about their lives?

Does this make any sense?

The reason I ask this is because I am just now recovering from an illness
that has kept me in bed for the last week. My girl has been unable to get
out and work for a week. We have gone out to relieve and on a long lead, but
no work. I was curious to know how others handle down time, and what happens
when you slow down, and just don't feel like getting out.

You can write off list if you don't think this is pertinent to the list.

Thanks for any input. Curious minds need to know.

 

Daniel and Cass - in freezing Denver (even in April - who would have thunk
it)