[nagdu] Intro and Pondering a Second Guide

[Nicole Torcolini]

Joe,

	Every dog is different, yet every dog has a chance of getting sick.
My current guide has some health problems, but I am more than willing to
take the chance when it is time to get another one.
	I have never had a golden as a guide, but, from my experience with
them, they seem to be more laid back.
	I, personally, will probably continue to use a guide dog for as long
as I can and have as little time as possible between dogs, but that is just
my personal preference. It is different for every person. I think that, for
almost everything in life, we get the good, the bad, and the ugly, whether
or not we want it, and it is just a matter of whether or not the good
outweighs the bad and the ugly. Let me know if you want to more about why I
prefer a guide dog over a cane.

Nicole

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe via nagdu
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 6:51 PM
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Subject: [nagdu] Intro and Pondering a Second Guide

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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