[nagdu] fidelco guide dogs, what do you think of this organization

[Margo and Arrow]

Steven, NFB has a little bit of a history going after answers.  We could 
have asked your questions about a zillion NFB investigations, questions, 
etc.

It depends on how far we wish to carry this and hope we carry it further.

Margo and Arrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] fidelco guide dogs, what do you think of this 
organization


> Just to put a little twist on this, just out of curiosity, why would a
> school want to give any information to NAGDU at all?  I think inquiring
> minds might like to know.  Devils' advocate...perhaps, but I believe the
> list deserves to really understand what rights NAGDU has to such
> information?  Please spell this out for all to read.
>
> Thanks for responding,
>
> Steve Johnson, WAGDU President
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Tina Thomas
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 2:49 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] fidelco guide dogs, what do you think of this
> organization
>
> Why wouldn't we print the truth on this list. As far as the negativity 
> goes,
> graduates approached us with concerns, we did not single out  Fidelco. So
> far you are the only one w  we have heard from who has given positive
> feedback about the school. Oh as far as being embarrassed, I have total
> confidence in our leadership and I know for a  fact that  the NAGDU board 
> of
> directors are unbiased towards any guide dog program. However, at the same
> time, if graduates come to us with concerns and or evidence of misconduct 
> on
> behalf of a school,  we will investigate the  claims.
> Tina
> NAGDU Board Member
> CAGDU VP.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Bryan Brown
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:10 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] fidelco guide dogs, what do you think of this
> organization
>
> Reinhard,
>
>    I was just recently placed with my second Fidelco dog. I am very happy
> with the dogs and the service that I have received from Fidelco.
>
> There are a few people who have a negative opinion about Fidelco on this
> list. I encourage you to take a look at the facts. The people who have
> complained about Fidelco have remained anonymous and none of the 
> allegations
>
> have been proven or substantiated.
>
> I feel that when the truth of these matters eventually comes to the 
> surface
> you will probably not hear about it on this list. Many people will be
> embarrassed and the faith that current NAGDU members have in their
> leadership will be unforgettably shaken.
>
> I am a strong supporter of Fidelco and what the organization stands for.
> Please feel free to contact me off list at
>
> bryanbrown at solarus.biz
>
> if you would like to.
>
>    thanks,
>    Bryan
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "reinhard stebner" <rwstebner at aol.com>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:40 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] fidelco guide dogs, what do you think of this 
> organization
>
>
>> Good day to you,
>>
>> I just joined this list in hopes of getting opinions of Fidelco guide
>> dogs.
>>
>> 1) What have you thought  about Fidelco dogs?  I recently say a Braille
>> monitor article about one users bad experience with Fidelco.  I had
>> applied for a dog from them in February and was just approved to get a
>> guide from them.  After reading the article, I have doubts if I have made
>> the correct decision with attending this guide school.
>>
>> 2) All of the dogs that I have seen from this school have been very well
>> trained and respond well to their handlers.  I wanted a German Shepherd
>> and did not have time to go to a traditional school.  I have had poor
>> matches from other schools and wanted to give a smaller school a try.
>>
>> Any constructive feedback is welcome about guide dogs schools.  I want to
>> make sure I am making the best possible decision and not have issues with
>> he school.
>>
>>
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