[nagdu] Intro and Pondering a Second Guide

[Marsha Drenth]

Hi Joe, 
wow! Nice to see you back. You probably won't recognize me with a new last name. 
I am working my third guide from GDF, a black lab cross, who is specially trained for not only just guiding but alerting, and balance. I am deafblind. 
Live in Pa, where it is super cold now, where did old man winter come from? Where ever, he can go back.
I am the moderator of the list, not sure who was the moderator was when you were on before. Just a few rules to be mindful of, the list has a 5 posts per day limit, always put your name in the signature of the email, and include an email if you want others to contact you offlist. The posting limit is because the NAGDU list has grown up, we have over 315 subscribers, some days the list can be very high traffic and others it can be as quiet as a mouse. If you have any questions, please email me off list. 
Now to respond to your originally email of questions, I am sure you will get lots of responses, I personally can't give an opinion. I do think about not having a dog, and what that would be like, but then I sort of realize that having a puppy is the best for me now. Its your personal choice. Good luck. 
Keep us updated on what ever you decide. Take care!  
PS: you would have known me before with the last names of Marin or Lindsey. and we are from the same state, of course neither of us live there anymore. :)  

Marsha drenth  
email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com  
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> On Nov 18, 2014, at 9:51 PM, Joe via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Though I'm not new to NAGDU, I've been away and off the list for a while. My
> first and only dog, Gator, was from The Seeing Eye. He passed away almost
> three years ago, and now I'm sort of coming around to maybe, possibly
> thinking I should go back for a second one.
> 
> My questions for those who have gone back, understanding of course each case
> is different:
> 
> 1. If you stayed away for a while after your first guide, what motivated you
> to go back?
> 
> 2. I'm still leaning German shepherd. I felt good with one then and still
> confident I'd like one now, but my former trainer thought I could have also
> done well with a golden retriever. Any thoughts on either breed from your
> perspective?
> 
> 3. For Seeing Eye graduates, any major changes since I attended class in
> 2004? I mean other than changes to the physical structure. I'm more
> interested in changes to the training methods.
> 
> I've been following a few blogs. This evening I had my home visit. I'm still
> on the fence and hope some interaction with this great group will trigger
> some additional thoughts. Three years later I'm hesitating because as
> awesome as Gator's work was, he was a sick dog. I fear a repeat of the old
> incidents despite my logical brain that says every dog is different. I'm
> hesitant about revisiting battles with restaurant owners. The education got
> tiresome, and my experience in court with a particularly stubborn company is
> not one I care to redo. All reasons for me to forget and call it good, but I
> also remember the smooth travel and steadfast companionship.
> 
> Forgive the meandering note. Yet, I think you'll get it. Any feedback would
> be welcomed.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Joe
> 
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