[NAGDU] Introduction

[Cindy Ray]

Hi, Jean,
Welcome and post often. We are glad to have you here.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jean Menzies via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:35 PM
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Cc: Jean Menzies <jemenzies at shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi Bianka,

I also remember you from lists of old, such as the old Buddy-L list. Back then I had a yelow lab named Stetson. Now I have a male yellow lab named Bode, pronounced Bodie. . I have also just recently joined this list, and am recognizing names of folks I used to see on other lists. I had always wondered where everyone went when some of the original lists fell apart.

Jean and Bode

-----Original Message-----
From: Bianka Brankovic via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 1:31 AM
To: Melissa R Green via NAGDU
Cc: Bianka Brankovic
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Introduction

Hi list,

thanks for the warm welcome.

It’s really interesting  to observe the differences in the world regarding guide dog use. I will comment on them  when it’s appropriate.

One of the main differences is certainly that guide dog instruction is not done in a class setting but on a one to one basis. The school we trained with usually trains at the home of the handler from the start. but other schools divide the training into two parts. However, there is always some time at home to train with the instructor to learn  the basic routes.

Another difference is that we are supposed to give our dogs the possibility to run free in nature, parks, forests or fields. In GErmany  we do not have the strict leash laws found in the U. S. And yes, off leash recall is a quite important skill if you want your dog to be able to run free.

There is certainly more to tell but these are the two main things that came to mind.

Kind regards,

Bianka
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