[blparent] A quick guide dog question

[sharon howerton]

It all depends on the individual and the situation, remember.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leslie Hamric" <lhamric930 at comcast.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question


> Hi Sharon.  I had no idea that GEB did an in home training for a 
> first-timer
> with young children for 2 weeks.  That's awesome!  Thanks for the info
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of sharon howerton
> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:56 AM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
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> 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>
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> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 6:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] A quick guide dog question
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>
>> 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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