[nagdu] Guide Dogs of America

[Cindy Ray]

OK, sorry. I probably ought to "leave it."

Cindy Lou

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jessica Pitzer" <rolosgirl at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America


I asked all those quesotns before this, and got answers I liked, this
is just mroe for info. So yeah.

On 1/10/10, Cindy Ray <cindyray at qwest.net> wrote:
> Some of the questions, of course, are relevant only for information. For
> instance, I know that my school does most if not all of what you are 
> asking
> and does have set commands. But as for dog/cat distractions,they are
> something that I am continually having to work on with the dog. If they 
> get
> serious, I may need to have them send someone out to help me. There is
> always the potential for a bad match. What policy does Guide Dogs of 
> America
> have on ownership? Is there a fee? Where do they get their support? Those
> are more questions that could be of importance. Do they have their own 
> stock
> or do they get the dogs in other places? Not sure why GDB would be too 
> big.
> They have two campuses, but the class size would be similar, or are you 
> just
> concerned about paper pushing and the like? Just curious. I think it is 
> good
> to ask questions.
>
> Cindy Lou
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jessica Pitzer" <rolosgirl at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 2:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America
>
>
> No, I received my first and second dogs from pilot dogs. I choose not
> to return because when I went their the first time I had a dog that
> continuously bit my hands and arms and was not controllable, then I
> got a chocolate lab who developed a skin disorder, and chased our cats
> and in working when she saw a cat or dog she'd lunge, and then stop
> working altogether. Then I got a boxer who had horrible behavior,
> biting, and way way to much energy so have decided a better school
> with a better reputation would be good for me. GDA tells me they have
> kennel cats test the dogs with cats, do intelligence disobedience,
> more in the matching process, etc. all of which Pilot didn't do.
> I just wanted to know the answers to those questins for general info
> and to get others experiences. I also wanted a school that wasn't
> across country so being near seattle, that gave me GDB, GDDI and GDA,
> GDB is jsut to big for my liking, GDDI had a 2 year waiting list and
> when I called GDA, Andi was so nice, and helpful it just seemed the
> perfect place.
> Jessica
>
> On 1/10/10, Cindy Ray <cindyray at qwest.net> wrote:
>> Is this your first dog? If not, where have you gotten dogs before?
>>
>> Cindy Lou
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jessica Pitzer" <rolosgirl at gmail.com>
>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:24 PM
>> Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>> I'm wondering if there is any GDA graduates amongst us.
>> If so, I have questions.
>> You can either answer here or send me a private email, or add me to
>> msn at rolosgirl at gmail.com
>> 1. Did you keep a blog of your experiences.
>> 2. Does your dog have any issues with cats?
>> 3. Can you describe your harness, AKA how it releases the belly strap,
>> any reflectors, how the handle connects, etc.?
>> 4. What did you like and dislike about the school?
>> 5. How long did you wait to get in?
>> 6. Did you feel your dog was a good match?
>> 7. Any recommendations for going there?
>> 8. Can you give me an overview of the facilities, common areas, rooms,
>> etc.?
>> 9. Can you describe to me what happens from when you get there until
>> you get the dog?
>> 10. Can you describe dog day to me and how they introduce the dog to
>> you, what happens after that up until your first work out?
>> 11. Are there any hallmarks of the program, AKA visits to specific
>> places that always happen?
>> 12. Was your dog well trained in all types of environments?
>> 13. How does your dog do with food distractions?
>> 14. How about cat/dog distractions?
>> 15. What all commands are used.
>> 16. How is your dog at home? Do you use a crate, tie down, both?
>> If I think of more questions I'll post them but these are the ones i
>> have right now.
>> I'm doing the application process now, hoping for an April or July
>> class. I've asked for a female yellow lab, we'll see!
>> Jessica
>>
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