[blparent] A quick guide dog question

[Joy Wolf]

Honestly, while I think there can be definite advantages to in-home
training, if anyone asks I tell them if at all possible to consider going to
the school for at least partial training there.  Here's my reasoning.  At
home, we have things like doing laundry and dishes, kids needing time and
attention, even interfering family members, and yes, that definitely does
happen.  You may also have work or other commitments.  The only problem with
that, though the dog immediately gets used to your routine, is that you
really don't have the time to spend just focusing on building that bond and
teamwork that is absolutely crucial to a long and happy relationship, so to
speak.  To be fair, I have not done a total in-home training, and wouldn't
unless there were no other way.  However, I have done a combination
training, which to me combines the best of both worlds, so to speak.  I do
know, however, that the first week or so can be very intense, and the need
to concentrate fully on developing the partnership is something not to be
taken lightly.  So, I personally would not opt for a total in-home training.
I've talked with others who have gone through a home training and wish
they'd gotten the first part of their experience in class, but on the other
hand, I've talked with others who think home training is the best thing that
ever happened to them.  Again, a very individual thing, and just sharing my
opinion on it.  Take care.

jOy and family  

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Dena Wainwright
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 6:33 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question

GDB will generally not do home training for anyone who is not a retrain 
unless there are very serious extenuating circumstances; like a medical 
condition that makes it impossible to be in class safely. I know that right 
now, even for retrains, the wait for home training is very long.
Dena


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leslie Hamric" <lhamric930 at comcast.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question


> Hi Carla. What about Guide Dogs for the Blind? I know they've done in home
> training before. Their website is
> www.guidedogs.com
> hth
> Leslie
>
> -----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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