hi faye ya i am going to allow the kids to pet the dog 1 at a time at the end. i'm sure they'd like it and i know she would. Sent from my iPhone > On 7 Apr 2014, at 22:26, "Fay Marshall" <fmkc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hi, I bet you have some wonderful visits. I was told that if my dog didn't > mind, then It was OK. My dog was great, she did everything but talk, (grin). > she would walk with anyone, as long as I was around, but, when I was not, > she balked. I allowed the children to pet her after she was setting down, > but only one at a time. I loved the visit, and I know the children did also. > > -----Original Message----- From: J Kimbell > Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 5:29 PM > To: guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [guidedogchat] Re: school visits > > We arent allowed to let others try our dogs as far as I know but I am a > registered speaker and do the talks. they are good fun. > Julia > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fay Marshall" <fmkc@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 11:34 AM > Subject: [guidedogchat] Re: school visits > > >> Congratulations! This is a wonderful experience for you and the students. >> when I gave a talk, I always took my dog. The children were messmerized by >> the dog, and listened intently to me. I told them about my experience at >> the school for guide dogs, then how the dog works. Demonstrations are a >> must. they really get excited, especially if you choose someone from the >> audience to try the dog out. This is, if your dog will tollerate someone >> else using it. I had a wonderful German shepard that loved kids, so it >> worked out well. >> >> You will find this a wonderful experience. Do it, by all means. Have fun. >> >> fay from Missouri >> >> -----Original Message----- From: pam >> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 3:32 AM >> To: guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [guidedogchat] school visits >> >> >> >> i am going to a school on wednesday to give a talk on guide dogs. just >> wondering if anyone else has experience with this and if so any tips? this >> is my first visit. thanks. >> pamSent from my iPhone > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2425.1.1/5035 - Release Date: 05/31/12 > 07:34:00 > >