[nagdu] Grave problems with Pilot Dogs program

Thu Apr 14 00:26:58 UTC 2011

Karen,

I can't speak directly to Pilot Dog's policy.  I can only say that if I were
considering a guide dog program and heard that, I would dig into it and, if
the 3-month figure proved to be true, would almost certainly cross that
program off my list and look elsewhere.

That's just an off-the-cuff private opinion, of course.  People with more
experience and knowledge of Pilot Dogs specificallywill probably give you
better information.  /smile/

I agree with you wholeheartedly about the importance of traffic training!
And of being able to have a reliable expectation of safety with your guide
dog.

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Karen Alexander
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:42 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Grave problems with Pilot Dogs program

I spoke with Alec a member of Nagdu and a guide dog handler. I found out
that Pilot Dogs train their dogs for only three months. It seems that they
are not thoroughly trained with traffic, etc. I am just in the beginning
state of choosing an organization.

I could used input from anyone on this list regarding Pilot Dogs both
positive and negative.

It is a grave concern to me to be given a dog who could put both of us in
harms way. How can a service dog organization not be called out for unsafe
dogs?

The newbie,

Carin 

Karen Alexander

home:    330 864 8351

mobile:  330 715 4690

710 White Pond Dr #705

Akron, Ohio 44320

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