[nagdu] a couple questions

Mon Dec 6 18:13:43 UTC 2010

When I went to GDB back in 1996, the instructors walked us to our gate also, so that'd be the same regardless. 
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Brenda wrote:

> So if I choose Seeing Eye I donn't have to worry about a patdown because I will have an escort to security, but if I choose GDB I run the risk.  I'm sure the Seeing Eye teams can navigate just fine, but it is especially nice to know you get a little extra help on the way home.  Even when I was sighted I didn't like traveling in airports alone.
> 
> Hey Melissa, how does your roomate like her Leader Dog and her experience in training?
> 
> 
> On 12/6/2010 12:40 PM, Jordan Gallacher wrote:
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Cindy Ray
>> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 11:14 AM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a couple questions
>> 
>> You probably won't be going through a body scan or invasive pat down if you
>> make sure you are not wearing or carrying metal on you. When you go home, at
>> 
>> least from TSE, the instructors get a pass through the security and
>> accompany you to the gate. They aren't allowed to walk on the plane with you
>> 
>> anymore though, but how lost can you get, even with a new dog, walking down
>> a jetway?By the time you leave GDB, you don't have the instructor going to
>> the gate with you, but at an unfamiliar airport, I ask for assistance
>> anyway.  The instructors at GDB really put a huge emphasis on getting the
>> dog to do what you want, and even on routes, they pretty quickly will follow
>> you byt not say much except if the dog does something and you didn't catch
>> it or if you are in immediate danger.  By the time you are in the airport
>> heading home, you will have all the skills you need from GDB to navigate an
>> airport with or without assistance by someone.
>> Jordan
>> 
>> Cindy
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Brenda"<bjnite at windstream.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 10:54 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a couple questions
>> 
>> 
>> Interesting about your horror stories about people who know people and
>> down the line about Leader.  My friend won't go anywhere else.  I have
>> had two direct stories about people who didn't feel they got help after
>> graduation from Seeing Eye, however, both would recommend Seeing Eye.
>> Seems like in both cases there are more to the stories than at first
>> glance.  I'm hoping the poster that has had several Leader dogs will
>> post some information about the school.   I am looking for information
>> like Shannon posted and also Cindy has provided some very good points to
>> think about.
>> 
>> Here is one point I am considering - If I have to fly I could well have
>> to endure a body scan on the way home.  Hard as I might try not to set
>> off a metal detector, I might just be the random lucky winner of a full
>> body pat down (grope) as people with service dogs are not allowed to go
>> through the full body scan machines, and I am not up to that so I will
>> have to consider schools I can reach by bus or possibly train.  I really
>> like GDB's shorter program though (and that would be one long train ride).
>> 
>> True this post has brought out some negative comments, but I am really
>> learning a lot about the topic of choosing a guide dog school.  They say
>> this choice is as important as choosing a college, so I hope the thread
>> continues for a while.
>> Brenda
>> On 12/6/2010 9:46 AM, Jordan Gallacher wrote:
>>> I've heard quite a few horror stories from people who have or people who
>>> know people who have gotten their dogs from Leader dogs.
>>> Jordan
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Brenda
>>> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:15 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a couple questions
>>> 
>>> Hi Terra
>>> I'm glad you asked this question.  I'm looking at Leader and GDB.  I
>>> have a friend who has gotten all her dogs (3 or 4 over the years) from
>>> Leader and is very pleased.  I will be taking their Accelerated Mobility
>>> course in 2011 so will get some exposure to the school.  I know there is
>>> a poster to this list who has been pleased with his experience with
>>> Leader Dogs (also 3 I think over time).
>>> 
>>> I look forward to reading more replies to your question.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 12/6/2010 12:44 AM, Terra Syslo wrote:
>>>> Hi. I am in the process to start applying to guide dog schools, and I
>>> think
>>>> I have it narrowed down to 2 or 3 schools I'm looking at. Can anyone give
>>> me
>>>> some information as to your experiences with Leader Dogs for the Blind?
>>> I'm
>>>> also considering GDF and maybe Seeing Eye. Thanks for any info.
>>>> 
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