[nagdu] Pilot Dogs

[Hannah Chadwick]

Yes, I completely agree with you Julie. I did ask Pilot Dogs about the
poodle they currently have and they told me they believe that the dog will
match my personality, at least from everything they've seen in my
application.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 1:28 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pilot Dogs

Hannah,

Speaking from the perspective of someone who is set on getting a Boxer guide
next time, I would caution you that wanting a poodle and a poodle being a
good fit for you as a guide dog may be two very different things. I don't
know you and I know next to nothing about poodles.  I'm just saying that
there are a load of factors taken into consideration to make a good match
between handler and guide dog to make it work long 
term.   Me, personally, I'd rather have a terribly ugly dog that was a 
phenomenal guide, than an adorable dog that was a horrid guide.  Now if I
can get good looking and phenomenal all in one package, then I'm going for
it! *smile*

I've wanted a pure bred Boxer since I got Monty 3 years ago.  Now since my
foot injury, I have no idea if a Boxer will be the best choice for me when
the time comes.  I could always get a pet Boxer and a guide more suited to
my needs, but I'm still holding out hope that I can get Boxer and guide all
in one package.

Best,
Julie



On 12/29/2011 3:00 PM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:
> I've always loved poodles because I think they are super cute! I've 
> wanted a poodle ever since I could remember so I thought this is a 
> great opportunity to get one. :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of harold leigland
> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:22 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pilot Dogs
>
> hi Hannah, I am hal Sheilas husband who also got my 2nd and 3rd guides 
> from pilot; the trainers do the traditional juno walk the trainer 
> walks at several different rates of speed, different turns and so on. 
> Just to see how you will be able to manouiver with a guide dog. I am 
> curious why you think you want a poodle. Most people get them because 
> they or a member of the family has allergies. hope the best for you at 
> pilot hal
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Hannah Chadwick<sparklylicious at suddenlink.net>
> To: "'Nagdu Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011 10:49:07 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Pilot Dogs
>
>>
>> Hello all,
>> As you've read from my previous emails, I've gotten accepted to Pilot 
>> Dogs and now have a sort of class date. I was wondering, for those of 
>> you who are graduates from Pilot Dogs and anyone else who may know, 
>> how Pilot Dogs match a dog with their owner? Most guide dog schools 
>> seem to do a personal interview, but Pilot Dogs did not. They asked 
>> me to send in a recent full-length picture plus the entire 
>> application with
> recommendation letters.
>> That's about it, so I was wondering how they match the dog with there
> owner.
>> Cheers, Hannah
>>
>>
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