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From: Jeff.Dubois@p666.f207.n163.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Dubois)
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Subject: Re: Guide Dogs
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Date: 5 Jun 91 12:56:33 GMT
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Hell0 Linda,
I just thought I'd drop a quick line.  I have a dog.  I did the training
for Joy last summer and we've been together ever since.  There are
several advantages to going to the training centres.  I think probably
the most important item is that the dog is still in a familiar
surrounding even with his/her new buddy.  It took Joy a bit of time to
adjust to her surroundings here but she's one of the best things that
has ever happened to me in my life.  Some people prefer a cane.
Personally, the dog is like a living extension of my arm.  There are
pros and cons but for me the pros outweigh the cons.  The dog provides
as much companionship in her off hours as she does safe mobility in her
on hours.
I'll talk to you later and fill you in some more on some of my
experiences.

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