Great stuff, Alex. I hope you and Kendal have many years together - and that Kendal manages to keep up with you! -----Original Message----- From: A. Machray - Email Address: a.machray@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent On: 08/10/2012 17:17 Sent To: Guide Chat - Email Address: guide.chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [guide.chat] New Guide Dog. Hi All, I have now been matched with a new Guide Dog after the retirement of my previous Guide Dog, Zita, due to her having Front knee joint problems which stopped her from being able to work. Zita has been re-homed with a family farther north in Scotland and is doing well as a pet. My new Guide Dog, Kendal, is a Lab cross Retriever, 21 months old, light tan and is a male dog. He was matched with myself as he was to fast for the previous person that he was supposed to be for. I started training with him this afternoon and all went well for the first session. I am training from home as it is more convenient for the Trainers and myself as I live in a rural area and very seldom in the town. Plus I am closer to the Trainers than the hotel that they use in this area. Alex ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5316 - Release Date: 10/07/12