[nagdu] Before and after class

[Cindy Ray]

I buy one gallon food and storage bags. They have twist ties and there is plenty of room in them for your hand. I think the ones that are at convention are a little bigger than that. Sandwich bags are a little too small.

CL

On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, "Tina Thomas" <judotina48kg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rebecca- I don't like using sandwich bags as poop bags either.  First off,
> they are very small and you can't get your ghand through them and pick up
> properly. Besides that, those bags are made for sandwich storage.  However,
> I do find the vegetable  and fruit bags much easier to use. 
> Tina and the girls  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:49 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Before and after class
> 
> I've never liked using the sandwich bags as poop bags, probably because I
> associate them with sandwiches, and everybody knows the adage "You don't
> s*** where you eat". 
> It's really just personal preference though. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 2:30 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Before and after class
> 
> I like the idea of the conference call before class to meet t he others in
> the class, learn your room numbers and instructor, and a few extras. TSE
> used to send out a recording or other material, but we didn't know the
> instructor until we reached school. I don't actually mind this so much, but
> that does seem like a nice touch.
> 
> I sure wouldn't buy toys. I have found it increasingly unlikely that I s
> hould buy any until I've been home for a while. Many are expensive, and
> often my dogs don't want the ones I chose. I don't know why.
> 
> CL
> 
> On Jun 5, 2013, at 1:26 PM, "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com> wrote:
> 
>> This info is specific to GDF but it's probably not that dissimilar to 
>> other schools.
>> 
>> We have a pre-class conference call the Wednesday before each class. 
>> It gives you a chance to meet your instructors and fellow classmates. 
>> The instructors go over all of the info you will need, including 
>> things to bring to class. They also tell you handy things like your 
>> room number and room phone.
>> 
>> For my money, travel light. We do not cover baggage fees for oversized 
>> luggage, even for employees. Ask me how I know this one. <grin>
>> 
>> Bring comfortable, broken in shoes. Bring one nice outfit for photos 
>> and Celebration Sunday.
>> 
>> We have laundry facilities so never fear on that score. 
>> 
>> You will also go home with some dog food to transition your dog with 
>> if you decide to feed something different. Each dog has its own diet 
>> and though we generally feed Natural Balance Synergy, we have other 
>> foods we use for some dogs. All this will be explained once you 
>> receive
> your dog.
>> 
>> Regarding things to get for when you come home, you will receive a 
>> bowl, brush and Nylabone and a bed chain.
>> 
>> I wouldn't get any toys until you get to know your dog. You will have 
>> opportunities to visit pet stores during class.
>> 
>> Jenine Stanley
>> jeninems at wowway.com
>> http://www.twitter.com/jeninems
>> 
>> 
>> 
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