[ SHOWGSD-L ] Puppy for legally blind person
- From: Zoa Rockenstein <zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:17:50 -0800 (PST)
Hi Everyone,
I am placing a puppy with a family whose wife/mother of two small children is
legally blind. Right now, she can see straight ahead but has no peripheral
vision. Her vision will worsen over time. They want a family dog that will
also become an assistance dog for her. I have never been in this situation
before. On their second visit, one of the puppies clearly bonded with her.
You know how it is when the puppy chooses the person. The puppy has a nice
temperament, and I have no reason to think she would not develop into the kind
of dog this family needs. I know it is their responsibility to find the
appropriate training for their dog. I have referred them to my regional club
for puppy socialization and obedience training, but I would like to be able to
provide them with resources more geared to guide dog training. The family
lives in the Minneapolis area. I know some of you must have had experience
placing a puppy in a situation like
this. Can you suggest any resources, or offer any advice, that I might pass
on to this family? Thanks!
Zoa
Dr. Zoa Rockenstein
www.riverrockgermanshepherds.com
Home of Multiple Group Winner GCH RiverRock's Hotel California (Callie) HSAs
RN BN
and her 13 beautiful puppies sired by Welove Du Chien's Captain America (Stevie)
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