[NAGDU] retiring guides

[Nancy VanderBrink]

Hi folks,
My husband and I have been accepted to guide dog school and we'll be going in November. 
The more I think about it, the more concerned I feel about keeping my current guide, Doc.
We've thought about keeping my husband's guide also so they won't be alone but I'd like to hear from folks who kept their retired guides.
How did they handle the transition?
Did you still take them on walks? I guess I mean where they worked? 
Did you try to keep them then decide not to after-all? 
I'm feeling conflicted and sad, when I thought I'd be excited. 
Thanks for any guidance you can give. This is my first time retiring my guide due to old age. My first guide’s retirement was in college because have had medical issues.
Many thanks,
nancy 

Please forgive the typos as this message was most likely generated using voice dictation
Nancy Irwin