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Mary said:
I'm rushing to the rescue with this Highjack the thread post!:p :p :p

Wise,
You have to be careful what you write concerning Danny.
Don't you remember when he posted this picture on the reunion thread?
Need I say more?
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Mary, YES I remember this picture.

NO you need not say more!!

My wife is responsible for all of this anyway...she's the one who went to San Francisco and left me to get into this kind of trouble.

Now, are we back to behaving?

I didn't think so.
 
Wise

Wise

I know you are missing Cindy .so keep on the computer..Makes the time go faster.:D I'm sure she is missing you, too..... I was gone for several weeks before Daddy passed. Hubby would call me everynight......We had a certain time for him to call. Just a few words..ect.He knew that I was tired..and didn't ask me too many questions...just the idea that we did talk everynight.:) I did ask him to keep his mobile phone with him all day..He loves to work outside, ect..and wanted him to have a way to phone if anything happened to him.:D I wouldn't be here to be his watchdog.:p He is bad to crawl under cars, walk across roof cleaning gutters,ect.:eek: .....made him promise me he wouldn't do anything I didn't approve.:D ..Enjoy, for when Perry comes home..I'm sure he will watch you like a watchdog.:p Hope he is not one of those dogs that don't want anyone putting their hands on Cindy.:D It might be a cold winter for you.:D ....Also, who will take him out early to wee-wee? and after dark? Will he be a family dog? and just Cindy's help?....I'm sure Cindy will know all this before they return..Hope, you won't be in the doghouse.:p Take care..chat all you want on VR.Com........Bonnie
 
Granbonny said:
I know you are missing Cindy .so keep on the computer..Makes the time go faster.:D I'm sure she is missing you, too..... I was gone for several weeks before Daddy passed. Hubby would call me everynight......We had a certain time for him to call. Just a few words..ect.He knew that I was tired..and didn't ask me too many questions...just the idea that we did talk everynight.:) I did ask him to keep his mobile phone with him all day..He loves to work outside, ect..and wanted him to have a way to phone if anything happened to him.:D I wouldn't be here to be his watchdog.:p He is bad to crawl under cars, walk across roof cleaning gutters,ect.:eek: .....made him promise me he wouldn't do anything I didn't approve.:D ..Enjoy, for when Perry comes home..I'm sure he will watch you like a watchdog.:p Hope he is not one of those dogs that don't want anyone putting their hands on Cindy.:D It might be a cold winter for you.:D ....Also, who will take him out early to wee-wee? and after dark? Will he be a family dog? and just Cindy's help?....I'm sure Cindy will know all this before they return..Hope, you won't be in the doghouse.:p Take care..chat all you want on VR.Com........Bonnie
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Thanks to one my attached at the hip vr moms, Bonnie:

Cindy does call me everyday; some more than others. She is still taking care of me from that distance if that's possible. I have my cell phone with me all the time.

Concerning Perry. He will be a working dog when he is in his harness, but when he's "unclothed" he will be just a dog...and from the way I hear him playing with Cindy on the phone, he'll be quite a family dog. When he is in harness, no one is allowed to pet him (universal guide dog rule). This helps keep him from being distracted and becoming a sloppy guide dog. During his first six weeks at home, he will be on "tie-down" which is on a leash (I haven't seen this yet), but a special leash with which he is still in work mode. He won't be allowed to be a pet to me during that time. Of course there will be times when Cindy will take his gear off of him for those of us close to her to able to officially meet him and pet him. She will be the one taking him out to wee-wee. She will also take him to work and will have to take him outside there to relieve himself and then she'll have to dispose of his "stuff". So, I'll have to help her scope out good places at her building to do that. Her bosses are on alert to help keep the office in professional mode regarding Perry...and not sneak up and pet him on the sly. That will be hard for some of them.

As far as being in the doghouse, I am already am with our two yorkies and one bichon frise (plus two cats). Perry has no idea what he's in for. The school knows everything about our pets and Perry was matched to her with that in mind. Golden Retrievers are naturally laid back. For the first six weeks also, our other pets will not be loose around him all the time. The will be on supervised visitations...one at a time in the beginning.

Sorry for such a long answer. If there is a long way to say something or do something, I'm the one who'll find it.

Wise
 
Hi..son

Hi..son

I didn't know about your other 3 dogs and 2 cats.:eek: .Sounds like a lot of adjusting to me...Good luck...:D I don't worry about your 3 small dogs..but, the cats???..I have a small dog, a Papillon..My 2 cats keep him under control.:p They love to chase him, ect. in house.He's such a wimp..will jump on my lap for protection.:D ..However, when I bring my Granddog home (for a visit, his Mom/Dad work all the time)they sit on kitchen counter and stare at him..:p He is an over-weight..King Charles spaniel.....they don't know his bark is worse than his bite.:D No way, he could chase them..Too fat.:D ..They do love when he comes for a visit...Just the challenge of thinking..Can we get him?:D .......Actually, after only an hour home (Reggie) they are fine.Animals know who they can trust. I'm sure that Perry and all others will be fine after a few days.:) ....Bonnie
 
Wise, I'm so excited!

When my wife and I were in San Rafael, the guide dog we saw in training was a beautiful Golden! Could it have been Perry? Do you know if Perry would have been the only Golden in training, working with his trainer (a dark-haired lady) in downtown San Rafael around November 10th or 11th? If that WAS Perry, Cindy is SO lucky! He is just as handsome as they come, and seemed so dignified and capable.

This is SO cool!
 
epstns said:
Wise, I'm so excited!

When my wife and I were in San Rafael, the guide dog we saw in training was a beautiful Golden! Could it have been Perry? Do you know if Perry would have been the only Golden in training, working with his trainer (a dark-haired lady) in downtown San Rafael around November 10th or 11th? If that WAS Perry, Cindy is SO lucky! He is just as handsome as they come, and seemed so dignified and capable.

This is SO cool!
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Steve, I do believe that Perry is the only golden in this group. That should have been him that you saw during that time period. Cindy will be excited to hear you saw her "baby" as I've heard her call him. So, does he look like the poster-dog for goldens? That's what Cindy has been told. The vet that checked out all of the dogs last week told her that Perry is stunning. Quite a compliment, from a vet nonetheless. I can't wait to see him.

Wise
 
I love golden retrievers! When my children were still in school we became attached to the breed. We had one that would walk to the bus stop with our youngest son in the morning and head that way to meet him a little before the bus was expected to return. He was so gentle and faithful. Since that time we have had 3 other goldens and have never been dissappointed. My youngest son has an aging golden now and it is the only golden in our family that ever bit anyone. When our grandson was but a toddler he was playing tug with the dog with a cowboy hat and having a great time. Dakota must have walked to his dish and got involved with eating his food. Our grandson must have decided to continue the game and, as close as the unwitnessed event can be reconstructed, was putting the hat on Dakota's head and planning to tie it under his chin. The result was a nasty bite to Cole's face including part of his eyelid that required several stiches to close. He also had some pucture wounds in his hairline. We all think Dakota must have been going for the cowboy hat but of course no one knows. In the years before or since there has never even a growl. It was a good lesson though that a dog is still a dog no matter how perfect they seem. Enjoy Perry and I hope he soon becomes a happy well-adjusted member of your family. I am so happy for all of you.
 
Just wanted to say a great big THANK YOU to all you for your prayers and support for me and Cindy. She has done very well being gone for so long. The end is in sight!! She and Perry will arrive in Louisville at 4:45 Sunday afternoon and I am very excited about that.

I won't be posting anymore pictures until after Cindy returns. I still haven't gotten an email with the picture of just Cindy & Perry...will send when we have it.

Steve, Cindy asked about the golden that would have been training at the time you were in San Rafael...as far as her trainers can tell, it should have been Perry that you saw. His trainer during that time period had dark brown hair and there just aren't any other goldens currently in classes. So, we think it is so cool that you actually got to see Cindy's guide dog.

Again, thanks for supporting me and keeping me entertained...as is always the case here at vr.com.

Wise
 
I'm eager to hear about Cindy/Perry's training experiences and about the first weeks at home.
Did Cindy meet a trainer, named Christine?

Mindy with
Vashti, Guide Dogs of America breeder
Roxy, Guide Dogs of America puppy (age 10 months)
 
labguides said:
I'm eager to hear about Cindy/Perry's training experiences and about the first weeks at home.
Did Cindy meet a trainer, named Christine?

Mindy with
Vashti, Guide Dogs of America breeder
Roxy, Guide Dogs of America puppy (age 10 months)
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I asked Cindy if she'd met Christine. She's not aware of a Christine being there, but she could be training in the first-timers class, but Cindy's doesn't think so. She has met a Kristin though.

We will definitely post about Cindy & Perry's progress.

She was told yesterday that Perry is "one in a million". They did a particular training to simulate the dogs' ability to guide their owner past low hanging objects, such as tree branches. The trainers said that Perry was the best they had ever seen at that exercise. I think she's overwhelmed with the wonderful creature she has the privilege of allowing to be her guide.
 
Cindy's Birthday is Today

Cindy's Birthday is Today

Cindy turned 50 today! We didn't know months ago that she'd be in San Rafael at school on her birthday...but she's fine with that. We'll celebrate after she gets home. I'm having delivered to her today some chocolates that are made locally in San Rafael...don't remember their brand name...a florist is buying them and delivering them. She'll kill me probably for providing the temptation, but she deserves a treat. I also know that her daughter Jessica and grandson Jackson (3 yrs old) made her some oatmeal cookies (and something else Jackson made..at school?) and overnighted them to her. She'll have some goodies to snack on Sunday when she's travelling.

Even though she's not home for her special day, what a birthday present she already has!!

Wise
 
What a wonderful story and all of the responses. God Bless all 3 of you during this joyous holiday season!

Wish we could make Chicago, but someone needs to help the Florida economy!

John & Joann is COLD, SNOW, Ohio!!!
 
Beautiful pictures- enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
 
Wise,
It's hard to decide who is more beautiful--Cindy or Perry! In any event, they make a handsome pair!
Enjoy the holidays!:) :)
Mary
 
BEAUTIFUL !!!!
I have always wanted to ge a puppy raiser. Good Luck and Congrats !!!
 
What wonderful pictures. Perry looks to alert and intelligent. I know he will be a beloved addition to your family.
 
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