[blparent] A quick guide dog question

[Joy Wolf]

Hi Sharon:

Oh, so do I, lol.  I got a couple of dogs from there years ago, and it
wasn't a great situation.  However, the dogs I saw coming out of there that
were really good and solid were their Goldens, Dobes and Poodles.  Having
said that, all three are donated breeds, and are not bred at Pilot, lol.  As
I have travelled around to different programs for my guides, I'd be more
than happy to talk with anyone considering a guide about my experiences.  I
must also say, however, that each individual's experience can be as unique
as they are, and depends on so many things, like specific needs, situation,
what you're looking for from a school, etc.  All in all, I do believe that
most of the schools are out there working hard to ensure that we receive a
well-trained working guide that matches our needs and situation.  There are
definitely differences among the schools, and depending on what's important
to you, it can help to know about those differences.  Just rambling here,
but if anyone wants to contact me off list I'd be happy to share my own
experiences.  Have a great evening everyone.

Joy and family   

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of sharon howerton
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 5:39 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question

You are right, Joy; Guiding Eyes doesn't do poodles. Pilot does, but I don't

think they do home training and I have some concerns about them. Just my 
opinion.
Sharon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Wolf" <joy at kevinlwolf.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question


> 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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