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Post by sapphiresilver on May 1, 2006 0:45:04 GMT -5
I've got a guide dog! Her name is Cindy and she's a Labrador/Golden Retriever cross. I've had her home with me for about a month. She works fine most of the time, but we're having a couple of problems. It's really hard work, but I don't regret getting her. She's a wonderful dog.
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Post by bjobsessed on May 1, 2006 0:50:41 GMT -5
Congratulations! I bet if you can get the problems worked out she'll be even better.
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Post by Dreamfire on May 1, 2006 5:00:36 GMT -5
Hey congratulations! Is your avatar a picture of her?
If that is Cindy she looks really beautiful - I assume those are your legs?
What's been the best thing? When you say it is really hard work, do you mean learniing how to work with her?
Cheers,
Natascha
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Post by mlm828 on May 1, 2006 17:42:46 GMT -5
Congratulations! I'm sure both of you are still learning how to work together, and you'll soon reach the top of the human and canine learning curves. Good luck -- and keep us posted!
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Post by dogma on May 1, 2006 23:13:18 GMT -5
great news about you and cindy,,
it will take awhile for both of you to learn each others habits,,etc
be patient,,
and realize how much love you both have to give each other
keep up with the updates, please
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Post by awlrite4now on May 1, 2006 23:47:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the Cindy updates, Jo-Ann. I know we are all pleased for you.
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Post by Chocky on May 2, 2006 5:53:25 GMT -5
hey congratulations. I know someone who has a guide dog and he is a gorgeous dog, so smart. I'm sure you two will be great together.
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Post by Forensic Paws on May 4, 2006 3:15:34 GMT -5
Congratulations  A month is nothing when it comes to learning to work together! I'm sure you'll be a great team once you get the kinks worked out I've been looking into becoming a guide dog trainer, it's a possibility. Dunno if i have the patience though  Take care & good luck! Please give Cindy a snuggle from me *virtual puppy squish* |
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Post by Chocky on May 5, 2006 5:07:09 GMT -5
How do you become a guide dog trainer? i've always wondered, do you learn by working at Guide Dogs Australia or RVIB?
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Post by Forensic Paws on May 10, 2006 10:16:59 GMT -5
How do you become a guide dog trainer? i've always wondered, do you learn by working at Guide Dogs Australia or RVIB? From what I've been able to find out you get involved in various ways, from beginning as a volunteer to being a recognised Dog Trainer/behaviourust through another organisation and then moving into that specialty. I'm looking at doing it via the latter |
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