[nagdu] Guide Dogs of America
Robert Stigile
rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Mon Jan 11 06:10:37 UTC 2010
Hello Lynn,
If you are not in the local area, or you can not afford your
transportation, they will and to my knowledge, have always taken
care of transportation.
They have been doing this since I received my first dog in 1987.
I hope this helps,
Robert Stigile
e-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog
Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:18:48 -0800
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America
GDA is now paying people's airfare? They didn't when I went
there.
Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message -----
From: <countrygrl290 at aol.com
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America
isnt andi amazing i love her GDA is great and they will cover
your travel
costs to the school let us know what you hear
cari and denver
-----Original Message-----
From: Jessica Pitzer <rolosgirl at gmail.com
Sent: Sun, Jan 10, 2010 12:37 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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