[blparent] A quick guide dog question

[sharon howerton]

Guiding Eyes has what we call the "action" program which is ten days in NY 
and a few days of home training.
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From: "Joy Wolf" <joy at kevinlwolf.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:41 PM
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> For the combination trainings I've heard of GDF, GDB and Seeing Eye doing
> this.  You'd have to check with them directly though, as I don't know for
> sure about first-time students.
>
> Joy and family
>
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> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:18 PM
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> 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
>
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> 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
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> 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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