[nagdu] waiting time?

[Jessica Pitzer]

Yeah, I htink once my home interview is done, with GDB that's probably
where I'll end up because their looking like the quickest with a
september dating timeframe.

On 6/16/10, Julie J <julielj at windstream.net> wrote:
> Jessica,
>
> I'm wondering if your wait time might be increased because you applied to so
> many programs?
> I have no idea at all how this works, but I'm kinda wondering if each school
> is thinking, "Well she applied to six other programs, so she'll probably
> find a dog somewhere quickly.  We don't need to expedite her application."
>
> When I was shopping for my last dog, most of the programs claimed a 4 to 6
> month range for wait times.   A year was the longest that any of them said
> it might take and GDB claimed as quickly as 6 weeks.   As others have said
> the more flexible you are with the type of dog the faster the process.  And
> also the closer your needs are to the typical guide dog users the less the
> wait.
>
> So my interpretation of all of this is:
> 6 weeks to 4 months=your needs are average, you are extremely flexible with
> type of dog and travel dates and the stars and moon have aligned in your
> favor.
> 4 to 6 months=your needs are average, you are mostly flexible with travel
> dates and type of dog
> 6 to 8 months=you have different needs in a guide dog than the typical user,
> you have more restrictions in what type of dog you will accept or when you
> can travel.  Your luck is not in.
> 8 months to a year=you have very specific needs in a guide dog. You are
> downright picky in when you will travel or what type of dog you want.  You
> have crappy luck.
> one year and beyond=You need a dog specifically trained for your individual
> needs.  You are extraordinarily picky with what type of dog you will accept.
> The stars and moon must be aligned before you will travel.  You are the
> poster child for bad luck.
>
> Just an attempt at a bit of humor! *smile*
>
> Julie
>
>
>
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