Karen & co. Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Good luck for tomorrow Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Best wishes for tomorrow...hope all goes well and that you pass with flying colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lailapet Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Good luck! Such a fantastic thing you'll be doing, but you sound as if you've thought it though very carefully so I'm sure the interview will go very well. Laila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I hope that it all goes well for you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Fingers crossed for you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Just had the interview and I think that it went really really well. Holly was fine - very friendly with the puppy they brought - barked at him when he tried getting up on her back, but nothing more. The garden is fine, except we need to put chicken wire on the inside of the new gates. Really really friendly coordinator. Very positive. Everything seemed to point to there not being any problems with us as prospective Puppy Walkers. One thing she said which surprised me though was that you can get members of the public coming up to you and being quite abusive, as they think that working dogs is cruel and that Guide dogs are treated like robots. Doesn't put us off, just surprised! I suppose people are bizarre in all situations aren't they! We formally find out within 10 days if we've been accepted, but apparently it doesn't normally take this long. A report needs to be written etc etc. Fingers crossed. Thanks for everyone's kind words and good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 you can get members of the public coming up to you and being quite abusive, as they think that working dogs is cruel and that Guide dogs are treated like robots. Good Lord! I can't get my breath! Have they forgotten what guide dogs do exactly? If only members of the public felt so strongly about battery hens! Am delighted it went well. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hope yo hear soon and it's good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 you can get members of the public coming up to you and being quite abusive, as they think that working dogs is cruel and that Guide dogs are treated like robots. Good Lord! I can't get my breath! Have they forgotten what guide dogs do exactly? If only members of the public felt so strongly about battery hens! I also find this very I always have to stop myself patting or acknowledging guide dogs, and bear in mind that they are 'working' and musn't be distracted. Good luck, it all sounds very positive Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Beggars belief that you can get abuse from the public for doing something so very worthwhile Lets just hope they never loose their eyesight !! Glad it seemed to go well....bet you will be on tender hooks now until you hear. Best of Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Some people consider the enslavement of any animal to be a form of cruelty Don't understand it myself even keeping a pet dog or cat is wrong to them The world would be devoid of animal if we all thought like that as we wouldn't have them if we had no need for them Good luck with the puppy walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm so pleased that it seemed to go well for you. Fingers crossed that they accept you..............and don't keep you waiting too long to hear the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 The kids were desperate to hear how Holly had been with the puppy when they came out of school. Was very pleased to report to them that she had been a model dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm so pleased your interview went well! I was also surprised some people might take such a dim view of the work guide dogs do. Hope you have good news soon.X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 We've just been Approved The coordinator will come back on Tuesday to check the gate is ok, as it wasn't finished last time she came. Just got to put chicken wire on it now (we weren't going to bother if we hadn' t been approved) Then........ if that's all ok, there are new puppies ready all the time............ Excited, nervous etc etc. I've never had a normal dog (Greyhounds just sleep all day, so are not particularly taxing!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Great news Hon Will we see a little puppy when we visit in March? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would imagine you will Claret, as there doesn't seem like there is going to much of a wait! We've even been asked what colour we want! (we've said we really don't mind!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Awww, a little puppy to suck my thumb! Rosie will be beside herself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Woooooooooo, hoooooooooo Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 wow, congratulations. you must be thrilled. cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That is great news... you must be thrilled!!! Just want to wish you all the best for this fantastic adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Brilliant news . Well done you . (Wonder what colour you'll get - do they come in the same range as the eglu? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That is great news, you must be thrilled! I'm excited for you.X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I like the chocolate ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
