[nagdu] a new guide dog program
Cindy Ray
cindyray at gmail.com
Tue Feb 15 03:30:50 UTC 2011
Oh, principles aren't an issue here I can see that.
On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:19 PM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Julie, from what I understand, and please correct me if I am wrong as I may
> be reading into this, I will also be using my exceptional skills as a blind
> person, and fabricating my own harness and leash and appropriate gear. I
> will take that beast of a cow down bare-handed and tan the hide to make the
> leather strapping to assemble the harness and leash and smelt the metals to
> make the hardware to fasten all of this together. And, I will even offer
> this product to individuals enrolling into the C.R.A.P school at a mere $1K
> including shipping and handling. From what I have interpreted this,
> C.R.A.P simply stands for The School of cantankerous Rights And Privileges.
> Am I close, or do I need to enroll and really understand what the true
> founding principles are behind this?
>
> I should note that I am quite concerned that this school will put the others
> out of business thus eliminating our choice of schools, but my plan-B is to
> train my own wolf right from the wild and tame the beast to comply with my
> personal philosophy and mission...yep, that's what I am gonna do cuz I want
> choice and aint' no one gonna tell me any different.
> Wanna buy a homemade harness?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Bryan Brown
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>
> Awesome! Are you going to offer low rate credit terms?
>
> Bryan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:15 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>
>
>> Heya all!
>>
>> I've decided to start my very own, brand spankin' new guide dog program!
>> Of course it will be totally state of the art. The very latest in
>> offering blind people all the rights and privileges they so want.
>>
>> All training will happen in your home environment. We will drop off the
>> dog to you on Monday morning with a booklet describing the use and care of
>
>> the dog. since you are very skilled in blindness alternatives, this
>> shouldn't be a problem. this is for your convenience. should you have
>> questions please call the number in the booklet and leave a message.
>> Someone will call you back when we feel like it.
>>
>> The trainer will not disturb your normal routine during the home training
>> process. You will be free to take the dog wherever you like as soon as
>> you like, immediately after signing all the release of liability forms.
>> If you or the dog experience a mental health crisis please seek the
>> services of a professional.
>>
>> None of the dogs will be given health testing or hip X-rays. You, being a
>
>> competent blind person, will be able to administer any complicated medical
>
>> interventions the dog may need. Please see Appendix A in the booklet for
>> troubleshooting tips.
>>
>> In line with our forward philosophy on blindness, we firmly believe that
>> all blind people, regardless of their background, experience, available
>> time or inclination can be competent dog trainers. We therefore will
>> provide only the barest minimum of training. Should you experience
>> difficulty, please see Appendix B of the booklet for suggestions.
>>
>> We do not want to be viewed as a charity for the blind because this would
>> be demeaning to blind people. We therefore charge $75,000 for each dog.
>> We are sorry that refunds or guarantees are not available. The purchase
>> price must be paid in full before delivery of the dog.
>>
>> In keeping with our hands off approach to the training experience, your
>> privacy and independence, we will not be offering any follow up services.
>> After dropping off the dog to your home, you will never again hear from
>> any of our staff.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> The C.R.A.P. Guide Dog School
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