As a relatively new guide dog handler, there are many things that I am yet to learn and this post shares some of the things that I have recently discovered. I will give background and then tell you about a few things I have learned over the last week. Over the last week, I’ve been... Continue Reading →
Adventures of Guide Dog Sienna – interacting with a “tired” health care system
Today our adventure included Sienna’s first visit to a hospital. We were there to support a colleague who asked for a little assistance. The day started like any other. A windy trip to work and then Sienna relaxing in the office while I worked. Or in this case Sienna looking through the interior glass to... Continue Reading →
How I see it … and the Adventures of Guide Dog Sienna … a mission we chose to accept
For the last two weeks Sienna and I have been on a mission. That is to find a particular pair of specialised mountaineering sunglasses to replace the ones that are missing. First I will explain the background and reason for these particular sunglasses and then move on to the adventure Sienna and I have been... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Guide Dog Sienna – a day exploring at craft class
One myth I have hear a lot lately about service dogs is that they don’t get time relax to be a real dog. Yesterday on our adventures Sienna spent more time out of harness than in harness and had plenty of fun. Guide Dog Sienna and I went to a craft class at The Makers... Continue Reading →