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Get Active, Stay Active
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Having Fun and Getting Involved
- Published in: Update - Issue 2 - 2009
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There are many reasons that people want to get a Leader Dog. But there are a few that are almost universal to all Leader Dog users. The themes of more independence, increased safety, and a greater ability and motivation to get out of the house are among them.
All dog owners (or “pet parents” if you prefer) know their dogs want them off the couch and out the front door because dogs love to walk and to explore new places. Millions of times each day the sound of “thump, thump, thump” is heard around the world as dogs’ tails wag against the floor when their owners pick up leashes, and in some cases harnesses, to head out of the house with their canine motivator.
The people highlighted in this section are enthusiastic about life. They have not allowed their blindness to define or derail their lives. With their Leader Dog’s by their side, they go out into their communities to get involved, help others, and have some fun!