[nagdu] Quick Question

Tue Apr 26 22:58:02 UTC 2011

Well, learning how to spell would be a good thing before college. I will 
remember that it is spelled "Guide Dog" hopefully I did not make that typo 
to many times. Lol

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lyn Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Quick Question

> Hey Mark, the word is g u i d e dog! LOL!  However, it can be a g u y e d 
> dog in your case because it is partnered with a guy! LOL!! Just pullin' 
> your leg!
>
> Well not partnered yet - hope all is well with your decision making on 
> when to get the guide dog. Best of luck to you.  Getting all kinds of 
> input is what is fun on this list!
>
> Lyn and Landon
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:07 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Quick Question
>
>
>> My ONM instructor tells me that I would be crazy not to get a guyed dog. 
>> The question is not if, but when is the best time. So, I am weighing the 
>> merits of getting the guyed dog before, during or after freshmen year. 
>> Thanks for all your advice.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Sheila Leigland" <sleigland at bresnan.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:14 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Quick Question
>>
>>
>>> It depends on how much trust and respect you have for your mobility 
>>> instructor. Mine was opposed to me getting a dog. Fortunately his 
>>> oppinnion wasn't required for acceptance at my school. It turns out that 
>>> he was wrong in his assessment. If you want to consult that is up to 
>>> you. Some oandm,s can be patronizing.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Brittney N. Mejico <brittneymejico at verizon.net>
>>> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:32 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Quick Question
>>>
>>> Hi Mark,
>>> I think you should familurize yourself with the campus before you get a 
>>> dog
>>> This is just my oppinion but traveling with a dog is different than
>>> traveling with a cane. Also if you feel comfident that you know your way
>>> around, it will make things easier on the dog. Remember the dog is not 
>>> going
>>> to know the campus you are, it's going to be your job to teach the dog 
>>> the
>>> campus. I don't want to discourage you but the first couple of month 
>>> with
>>> your new dog are challenging. I think if you like challenges, the two of 
>>> you
>>> will be fine. It will get difficult sometimes just be positive and you 
>>> and
>>> your guide dog should be fine, that is  if you decide to get one. Maybe 
>>> you
>>> should consolt your mobility instructor to ask him/her what you should 
>>> do.
>>> I'm sure you will get lots of advice from the list.  Whatever you do 
>>> hope it
>>> works out
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- 
>>> From: Mark J. Cadigan
>>> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 6:12 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Quick Question
>>>
>>> I still don't know if I am going to go get a dog. I know that if I was 
>>> to go
>>> get a dog I would be able to take care of it and make it work. What I 
>>> don't
>>> know is would it be more beneficial to spend a year and know the campus 
>>> cold
>>> before getting the dog, or will the month I will be spending on the 
>>> campus
>>> this summer with a mobility instructor be sufficient. After that, I will
>>> know the routes I will need on the first day of school but, still won't 
>>> be
>>> familiar with the entire campus. I basically want to do what's best for 
>>> the
>>> dog and what will simplify things the most. It is a huge campus covering 
>>> the
>>> Beacon Hill and government center areas of Boston. I know people feel
>>> strongly both ways.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I wish I could have some data to crunch. If only there was a survey of
>>> people that got there dog before freshmen year, and people that waited 
>>> and I
>>> could compare some data.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Sheila Leigland" <sleigland at bresnan.net>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:59 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Quick Question
>>>
>>>
>>>> If you believe you are ready to get a dog go for it and have a great 
>>>> time
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