Gemma the guide dog

 On Wednesday 29th May, Gemma the guide dog visited room 20 with Susanne, Ryan's nana. She told the class how Gemma became a guide dog and she showed photo's of Gemma’s mum, dad and when she was a puppy. 

It takes two years training (one with a puppy walker who taught  basic manners and another year in Auckland at Guide Dog Services for guiding skills.) Gemma goes everywhere with Susanne. There is only two places that she is not allowed and that is a zoo and the hospital Intensive care unit.

Gemma enjoyed everyone patting her, and meeting Ryan’s class. Room 20 wants to thank Ryan’s nana, Susanne for sharing her and Gemma’s story with us.  

We really enjoyed their visit and learned heaps!  

Thank you so much!