[blparent] A quick guide dog question

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sharon howerton" <shrnhow at att.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question

> I think this is valid, Joy. There is definitely something to be said for 
> the
> total immersion of training. They think the dogs have distractions? Boy,
> doesn't human life have them, too! I think the combined training which at
> Guiding Eyes is called action is indeed the best of both worlds and if I 
> do
> this again, that is going to be my request. But sometimes home training is
> the best option, and it's good if the applicant can have choices.
>
> Always good to see your posts.
> 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 6:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
>
>
> > 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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