[nagdu] Retirement

[Deanna Lewis]

Cindy,
I know you are making a wise decision, although it is very hard. I am glad that you are able to keep Fisher. 
Deanna

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9:30 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Cindy Ray
Subject: [nagdu] Retirement

Yesterday I retired Fisher. He was distracted by a dog at the Iowa Dept. for the Blind Monday; I had him under control, but his growl/bark are vicious.
He seems more and more to question what I am asking him to do, and does silly things like start walking up the dirt when the steps are just off to the right. Someone has been implying lately that I'm not a good dog handler and judging what he does. I am just tired of it all and know he isn't getting enough work. I don't know if that's what's up or if he is actually ready to retire, but Spencer I ran a year longer than I should have and he quit in the airport in Minneapolis. Fisher is happy and healthy; I am not ready to continue this journey with him. I'm sure not asking for suggestions, just saying that I've retired him. I had called TSE in August and they called back but I wasn't home; I called again and they never returned my call, but there really isn't any more to say about it. It's been great other than the ongoing dog issue with him and I'm glad to have worked with him. I'm going to keep him. This will be the first time I've done that.
It's a little strange, but it's all good.

Cindy Lou Ray

cindyray at gmail.com <mailto:cindyray at gmail.com> 

 

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