[blparent] A quick guide dog question

Wed Apr 28 20:02:04 UTC 2010

The guide dog foundation does training at home.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sharon howerton" <shrnhow at att.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question

> Karla, as a graduate of Guiding Eyes in NY and a just completed member of
> the graduate council, I would strongly suggest you contact Guiding Eyes at
> 800-942-0149.
> guidingeyes.org
> where you can apply online. I did interview a graduate who was a first 
> timer
> and did home training because she had young children. We do more home
> training than before. Part of your home interview which is a requirement 
> of
> the application process could involve a discussion of your family 
> situation.
> Secondly, as many know, I am an instructor with Hadley and we offer a 
> course
> called Guide Dogs which can be helpful for individuals considering this
> major life change.
> Finally, if you (or anyone) would like to discuss this guide dog situation
> with me off list, I would be glad to do so. Mary Jane is my first guide
> obtained when I was 52 and had used a cane for 40 years. Of course, by the
> time I got her, my sons were grown.
> Sharon
> shrnhow at att.net
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Melissa Ann Riccobono" <melissa at riccobono.us>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
>
>
> > Have you had a guide dog before?  If so, what school is it from and 
> > would
> > that school consider in home training for you?  My school did give me in
> > home training for my second dog--they normally do not, but I did what
> > Rebecca said and must have made a convincing case to them.  Also, some
> > schools will look at doing a half and half approach--half the time at 
> > the
> > school and the other half at home with a trainer.  Again, I don't know 
> > how
> > they would feel about this if this is your first dog, but it never hurts
> > to
> > ask!
> > Good luck!
> > Melissa
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> > On
> > Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:31 PM
> > To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
> >
> > Give Leader Dogs a call, all they can do is say no.
> > When you talk to them, explain how you will block out time to train with
> > and bond with the dog at home and why that couldn't be done at school.
> > They will ask and you will need to have an answer.
> > You can also talk to Guiding Eyes, Guide Dog Foundation, and Fidelco,
> > Fidelco does only home training, though they also only use shepherds.
> > Finally, you need to figure out how your husband's allergies will be
> > managed and you will need to know that the dog isn't "done" when you and
> > him/her finnish formal training. There is an adjustment period plos O&S
> > costs and activities that you will need to do, hence the dog will not
> > work effectively.
> > My suggestion is to figure out what makes you special, build a sound
> > business case explaining how the school will bennifit by doing home
> > training and present it
> > You also need to be prepared and willing to compromise and figure out
> > what your line in the sand will be. I know mine would be "if I have to
> > leave my family for three-four weeks, I would say no". That is the right
> > now case, that may change over time. Know what is and is not acceptable
> > to you, though do listen to what the various schools have to offer and
> > think if their solutions will work for you.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> > On Behalf Of Karla Hudson
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:06 PM
> > To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
> >
> > Anyone know of schools that will train you in your home community? I am
> > unable to reserve as much time as the schools need away from my home. We
> > also have a specific need for the type of dog given that my husband is
> > very
> > allergic to most dog dander. I am in Michigan and yes we have leader
> > dogs
> > but I do not see reference to home training on their web page.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Karla
> >
> >
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