[blparent] A quick guide dog question

[Joy Wolf]

Karla:

I didn't notice your reference to allergies.  Most of the schools do not
train the type of dog you're likely to need.  Guide dog Foundation does
train standard Poodles and Lab Poodle crosses, both of which are supposed to
be less bothersome to allergies.  I went to Guide dogs for the Blind this
last time, and don't believe they train either of those.  Sharon might be
able to answer about Guiding Eyes because I'm not certain.  I also know that
Guide Dogs of America was trying some standard Poodles, and that Pilot Dogs
does quite a lot of Poodles, but not sure what the current in home policy is
for either of those.  Hth.

Joy and family

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Karla Hudson
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 1:06 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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