[guidedogchat] Re: school visits

  • From: pam <pamyoung80@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 13:57:34 +0100

hi julia
it's a small school. i think the kids will b 5 to around 12. i don't think we r 
allowed to get anyone else to try the dog either. not something i'd b 
comfortable with anyway as my dog is quite sensitive and i wouldn't want her 
getting stressed.
pam

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> On 6 Jun 2002, at 23:29, "J Kimbell" <whitetiger62@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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
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