[nagdu] Why people don't criticize schools

[Tamara Smith-Kinney]

Steve,

Thanks for that.  I've heard a bunch of negative experiences from Leader
over the past couple of years, so it's easy to forget the people with good
experiences.  I am glad to hear they are working to improve their program.
I read a book about a Leader dog back in junior high (Follow My Leader, as I
recall) so have been sad to hear negative things about the program...

Thanks for adding balance!

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Steve Johnson
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 4:37 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Why people don't criticize schools

Tracy, 

I commend you on this post.  I am a proud Leader Dog handler, and sometimes
feel frustrated with the posts about LD.  What people do not know is that LD
is doing a lot to change policies, their training, and so much more.  A lot
of what I read is pure speculation from those who have never been there;
possibly only from fielding frustrations from handlers who are having some
degree of issue.  I don't even want to speculate on that as it is not my
place, and do respect how each individual feels about their allegiance to
their school. If someone wants to ask me about LD and the cool changes that
have been recently implemented, great, but please don't assume anything
about a particular agency people as it does sometimes indeed make you look
like an ass.  If I respect you, then I would expect you to reciprocate that
same sentiment toward me.

JMHO,
Steve




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