[nagdu] Going out during training

[Terra Syslo]

That must have changed from when I was there. That was several years ago
though. They sent someone to the store I think a couple times a week, and I
don't ever remember having to go get my own stuff.

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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Margo and Arrow
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:27 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Going out during training

during the last part of training, we were expected to get our own stuff from

the stores.  Oops, forgot to mention that I'm talking about The Seeing Eye. 
the first couple of weeks, though, the volunteers do the shopping and do a 
great job.

I really don't have a preference about going off campus or not after 
training time.  If it was a possibility, I'd do that; if not, okay.  I want 
to concentrate on my new dog, getting to know the dog, etc.  At the Seeing 
eye, if you go to church, the first time you go to church, the dog stays on 
campus.  the subsequent time or times, the dog can go with you to church. 
an instructor takes you to church and picks you up from church.

At least this is how I remember it.

Margo and Arrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Going out during training


> You've got it, Rox!  Except that the volunteers don't take you shopping;
> they do it for you.
> I must say, it is pretty nice to be able to only concentrate on the new
> dog and our work together, and not have to deal with the everyday business
> of cooking and cleaning. Though I wouldn't say no to home training, should
> it ever be offered.
> Tracy
>
>
>> Wow, you know I'm starting to realize that a major down side to owner
>> training is that guide dog schools sound like they are kinda cushy
>> places in which to live for 3 or 4 weeks.  Someone cooks for you,
>> cleans for you, provides you books to read, and volunteers to take you
>> shopping.
>> The staff at my particular DIY guide dog program are lazy, don't cook
>> regularly, clean less frequently, and there is nothing exciting to do
>> in between training times unless it is the afore-mentioned cooking and
>> cleaning.
>> Maybe I've got it all wrong.
>> LOL!
>>
>> Rox and the Botanical Barkers:
>> Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
>> "The only problem with troubleshooting is, sometimes, trouble shoots
>> back."
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