[nagdu] Guide Dogs of America

[Linda Gwizdak]

Sylmar, California.  Sylmar is in San Fernando Valley east of Los Angeles.

I had a dog from there in the early 1990s and she was pretty good.  I had a 
yellow Lab named Olivia and she did a fair job - she did "lose" her traffic 
training when she was around 4 or 5 and I had to send her back for a couple 
of weeks of retraining.  she got cocky about cars.  When she was 7 she 
decided that guide work wasn't so fun so I retired her from service.  I do 
like The Seeing Eye's training better.  But, I have seen many good dogs from 
GDA and, Jessica, do check them out.

When you apply, send them a detailed letter explaining your lifestyle, 
needs, likes and dislikes in a dog. If you describe the "perfect dog" - 
which we all know does not exist - then you will help them find you the next 
best thing!  Good luck to you!

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America


> Jessica, where is Guide Dogs of America?
>
> 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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