[nagdu] a new guide dog program

[Julie J]

The state of the art facilities are here, where I get to enjoy them!    A 
giant fenced in dog run area, a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness room, 
gourmet meals...ah it's the life!  They are going to be purchased with the 
$75,000 from the sale of the dog. Sorry no one else will get to enjoy the 
facilities.  Home training is what all blind people want these days.

*smile*
Julie





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peggy" <pshald at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program


>I just had to read this again today, without laughing ... I just have one 
>question that hasn't been asked yet ... if all the training is done through 
>my home in my enviornment ... who pays to make it state of the art training 
>because I assure that my town nor my home are neither one state of the 
>art?? Do you provide this service??  Is it included in the purchase price?? 
>Or do we have to make sure our homes, towns, etc have all the latest state 
>of the art products necessary for dog training before we can hope for 
>dilivery of the dog??  Wow, added onto the 75,000 purchase price ... money 
>will be tight for a while!!  But since I am a very compentent blind person 
>with job opportunities coming out of my ears ... it really should be no 
>problem!!  If you could answer my questions that would be great though!! 
>This school sounds soooooo wonderful!!  And as I'm an independent blind 
>person awaiting your answer ... I really should check my spelling before 
>sending this ... but I don't want to!!
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Julie J
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:15 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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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