[Blindtlk] Canes and Dogs, the In-House Checkup

[justin williams]

Oh,  Not really.  I don't have that many pieces of exercise equipment at my
house, and I am in good shape.   I'm not saying they shouldn't have it, but
they could improvise.

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Canes and Dogs, the In-House Checkup

I wasn't talking about numerous buildings, fancy food and expensive
equipment for the dogs.  I meant that stuff was for the people.  Sure it's
nice to have a computer room, exercise equipment, a garden with manicured
paths, food prepared by a chef and all the other perks, but are those things
necessary?  I don't think they are.

Julie
On 3/20/2013 11:04 AM, justin williams wrote:
> No, pamper the dogs.  They work hard and they deserve it.  I like the 
> other stuff you said though.
>
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> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:08 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Canes and Dogs, the In-House Checkup
>
> I think the answer to protecting the dogs is two fold.  First I would 
> like to see a more in depth background investigation of the blind 
> applicant.  Do a criminal background check, require more references, 
> ask the neighbors...whatever it takes.  Adoption agencies place 
> children into homes surely we can figure out a way to more accurately 
> know what sort of situation the dog will be placed into.  Secondly, I 
> think there are already agencies in place for dealing with animal 
> abuse, the police and animal control.  I don't see any reason why 
> these agencies can't be used in cases of neglect or abuse.
>
> In regard to cost and the blind applicant absorbing the cost of the 
> dog in order to own the dog outright is an extremely valid point.  We 
> have to stop expecting everything for nothing.  I like the Seeing 
> Eye's concept of charging the student.  I do wish that the cost had 
> increased over the years with the cost of living.  It has been $150 
> since the beginning of the school in 1928.  I think that's the right 
> year.  $150 was a very different sum of money then and now.
>
> I also think that guide dogs can be raised and trained for 
> substantially lower sums of money than $60,000.  If you look at the 
> various guide dog programs and how much each claims it costs to train 
> a dog, the numbers vary widely.  All those buildings, fancy food, 
> excessive equipment and other niceties cost money.
>
> Julie
>
>
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