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 Sent from my iPhone > 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 > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > 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 > >