[nagdu] schools

[sblanjones11]

Marion,
I can understand your desire that the school not intrude on your privacy;
however, those work & health reports are really important b/c they help the
schools develop their genetic lines, and also their training programs.  I
like owning my dog, and I am in no way opposed to completing a work & health
report annually.
JMHO.
Susan & Rhoda
 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Marion & Martin
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 6:55 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] schools

Dear All,
    I think another element to consider is whether one has ownership of the
dog after graduation and what the school requires of you after graduation. 
For instance, some schools give you ownership upon graduation, some have a
probationary period, and others never transfer ownership. Some schools leave
you alone after you graduate, while others require that you send them
medical reports every year, even after your dog has retired. For me, a
school that gives me full ownership upon graduation and does not intrude on
me will be my choice for my next guide dog. Anything else is custodial and
paternalistic!

Fraternally,
Marion


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Davidson" <fuzzy_1 at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] schools


> When I decided to get a dog I went on a search through the internet and 
> looked at all the various schools. I had talked with several people that 
> had dogs and was somewhat familiar with things to look for.  I looked at 
> student to trainer ratio so I could tell how much one on one I would get 
> with the trainer. I looked at where they would train and the types of 
> training like train ,bus elevators etc. I looked at long they have been in

> business. I tried to find out the return dog ratio and looked at the after

> you went home policy as far as needing help would they. This is a big 
> thing to remember that if you have a problem with you dog not working 
> right like running up on curbs the follow-up from the school is very 
> important. I think another important thing is where they get their dogs . 
> To me if raising their own or buying from reputable breeders is much 
> better than others. That is my opinion. I also look at the various breeds 
> available. All these are I think are things to consider when choosing a 
> school. I am sure there are others I have forgotten. When you visit the 
> school web site they all have contact information and are more than 
> willing to answer your questions. I  narrowed my search down to two 
> schools  somewhat because of location and picked one after talking to a 
> former graduate. The schools I chose were Seeing Eye and Guiding Eyes and 
> I chose Guiding eyes and am very happy but you need to make your own 
> decision on where would be best for you.
>
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