[blparent] A quick guide dog question

Thu Apr 29 12:12:57 UTC 2010

GDF also has the quiet cars to train the dogs.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question

> Carla,
> You may want to hop onto the NAGDU list.
> The folks over there can give you a lot of good info.
> I saw a post saying that Seeing Eye's dogs were the best at traffic
> checks, while other schools did other things better. So, hop on there
> and ask questions.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Joy Wolf
> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:36 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
>
> 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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