[blparent] A quick guide dog question

Thu Apr 29 14:11:40 UTC 2010

Sharon, 
Are you saying there may not be another dog for you? I'm curious about
this, as it seems like for you, having a dog would be  like a nonparent
having a dog given the ages of your kids.  Can you explain?

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of sharon howerton
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:56 AM
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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
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> 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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