Saturday norning.....on the road to Morristown. Leaving 9:30 in the morning and be on my own until Aug 13th. Well, not on my own...with a new guide! WooHoo!!
Keep checking here....
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
YouTube Videos......
Hello all,
Here is the YouTube link that I will be using to post some videos from guide dog school:
www.youtube.com/user/RPJoyceNJ
I have a couple of old videos alreay on there for you to check out, while you wait for me to post my new doggie's video.
1. Me feeding a Giraffe in New Mexico last year...you may ask why? Because it was on my "Bucket List" to pet a giraffe.
2. 5K race last year through the Lincoln Tunnel from New Jersey to New York and back in the South tunnel...it was WAY COOL!
Here is the YouTube link that I will be using to post some videos from guide dog school:
www.youtube.com/user/RPJoyceNJ
I have a couple of old videos alreay on there for you to check out, while you wait for me to post my new doggie's video.
1. Me feeding a Giraffe in New Mexico last year...you may ask why? Because it was on my "Bucket List" to pet a giraffe.
2. 5K race last year through the Lincoln Tunnel from New Jersey to New York and back in the South tunnel...it was WAY COOL!
YouTubeWatch...
Hello all,
I have a couple of videos on YouTube....and will be putting some guide dog school photos SOON! So start to go and get used to the site NOW...so you don't miss those doggie videos!
1. Feeding a giraffe - Because it was on my bucket list. This was in New Mexico last year.
2. 5K race through the Lincoln Tunnel. From New Jersey to New York through the South tube. It was WAY COOL!
Enjoy!
I have a couple of videos on YouTube....and will be putting some guide dog school photos SOON! So start to go and get used to the site NOW...so you don't miss those doggie videos!
1. Feeding a giraffe - Because it was on my bucket list. This was in New Mexico last year.
2. 5K race through the Lincoln Tunnel. From New Jersey to New York through the South tube. It was WAY COOL!
Enjoy!
Dog Bed?
Hello,
Just thinking that I will need to get a dog bed for the new....as I want to welcome him home and have it ready. But...I don't know what size the dog will be and I should wait and see what the school says is the best type of bed. So, I guess I might have to have Gary and friends....go get a bed while I'm away and have it ready.
And what about doggie dishes and food and ...and...and....
Just thinking that I will need to get a dog bed for the new....as I want to welcome him home and have it ready. But...I don't know what size the dog will be and I should wait and see what the school says is the best type of bed. So, I guess I might have to have Gary and friends....go get a bed while I'm away and have it ready.
And what about doggie dishes and food and ...and...and....
Monday, July 13, 2009
Advice: Bring good shoes
I receieved some advice on a online support group I belong to...BRING GOOG SHOES
There will be lots of walking and maybe faster than I am used to. Now, I have to walk more cautiously...with the dog...more confident and probably faster.
I am bringing 3 pairs.
1) Good strong sneakers
3) Crocs (Gotta love em)
3) Old sneakers with Velcro across the top...that is too old to stay put and keep popping open....hummmmm...maybe i should leave these home? Or I could pin them closed before going out...they are so comfy
What do you think?
There will be lots of walking and maybe faster than I am used to. Now, I have to walk more cautiously...with the dog...more confident and probably faster.
I am bringing 3 pairs.
1) Good strong sneakers
3) Crocs (Gotta love em)
3) Old sneakers with Velcro across the top...that is too old to stay put and keep popping open....hummmmm...maybe i should leave these home? Or I could pin them closed before going out...they are so comfy
What do you think?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Supporter Question.....R-E-L-I-E-F
So, someone asked the question: How will she (me) know when the dog has to go "P" amd "Poop".
So what do you all think about this? :)
Just leave a comment.
So what do you all think about this? :)
Just leave a comment.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
One More Week!
Can you believe it...one more week! At this time next Saturday, I will be in a car-heading to the Seeing Eye in Morristown,NJ! Still got lots to do to get Gary (Hubby) ready to be home alone for 26 days! We have been married over 35 years and not apart for more than a week at a time!
Got the new iPhone that has accessability options that are handy for the visually impaired. Hopefully I can learn to take a photo and upload to UTUBE...to provide all of you access to the photos of the new dog....maybe even a few seconds of video....we'll see!
Got the new iPhone that has accessability options that are handy for the visually impaired. Hopefully I can learn to take a photo and upload to UTUBE...to provide all of you access to the photos of the new dog....maybe even a few seconds of video....we'll see!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Dreaming...
So the other night I had a dream about German Shepards...does this mean i am going to get one at guide dog school> Let's wait and see....12 More days!!!
Friday, July 3, 2009
What kind of dog?
Everyone keeps asking me: What kind of dog are you going to get?"
I DON'T KNOW!!
The three main breeds used are Labs, Retreivers and Shepards.
I will arrive on Saturday around lunch (July 18th) and I understand we do some "JUNO" walks Sunday and Monday...so they can better evaluate each student. JUNO walk is where the instructor leads you around, pulling on the harness...it is a funny thing to see! I can't wait to give an insturctor doggie commands....haha There are 4-6 students per instructor. Total number of students is about 18.
Monday, July 20th, after lunch, is when we will be matched up with our dogs. Until then, we will have no idea what kid of dog we will each get. I will post a photo as soon as I can after that.
The name is already given to the dog, so we don't have a choice on that. They are all unique names.....you won't want womeone calling FIDO to their dog and distracting your dog...so a unique name is important. As I understand now, you need to use your dog's name before each command.
I am wondering how I will live without my cane. I have used it for several years and it really helps me....especiall going down curbs and steps. It will be difficult for me to relinquish control to the dog on this one....but I will learn for sure!!
The cane helped me to know the DEPTH of each step and go with confidence down (or up).
I DON'T KNOW!!
The three main breeds used are Labs, Retreivers and Shepards.
I will arrive on Saturday around lunch (July 18th) and I understand we do some "JUNO" walks Sunday and Monday...so they can better evaluate each student. JUNO walk is where the instructor leads you around, pulling on the harness...it is a funny thing to see! I can't wait to give an insturctor doggie commands....haha There are 4-6 students per instructor. Total number of students is about 18.
Monday, July 20th, after lunch, is when we will be matched up with our dogs. Until then, we will have no idea what kid of dog we will each get. I will post a photo as soon as I can after that.
The name is already given to the dog, so we don't have a choice on that. They are all unique names.....you won't want womeone calling FIDO to their dog and distracting your dog...so a unique name is important. As I understand now, you need to use your dog's name before each command.
I am wondering how I will live without my cane. I have used it for several years and it really helps me....especiall going down curbs and steps. It will be difficult for me to relinquish control to the dog on this one....but I will learn for sure!!
The cane helped me to know the DEPTH of each step and go with confidence down (or up).
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Book to Read
"Safe and Sound" by Beth Finke
This book is written to help children know how to deal with a guide dog. It is from the dog's perspective....really cute and great illustrations. Adults can learn from this too.
I bought it to give to friends and family who have children...this way, when I come home from the Seeing Eye, they will have an idea on what to expect. You can get this book on Amazon or The Seeing Eyee website.
This book is written to help children know how to deal with a guide dog. It is from the dog's perspective....really cute and great illustrations. Adults can learn from this too.
I bought it to give to friends and family who have children...this way, when I come home from the Seeing Eye, they will have an idea on what to expect. You can get this book on Amazon or The Seeing Eyee website.
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