[nagdu] a new guide dog program

Thu Feb 17 00:05:46 UTC 2011

Yes!  The breeding program uses a time tested approach called natural 
selection.  We believe in hybrid vigor and the survival of the fittest.  All 
dogs are proven to be hearty and resilient.  all males must be able to jump 
a six foot fence.

Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wayne Merritt" <wcmerritt at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program

> So what about the breeding stock for these dogs at this high priced
> school? What is the history of the breeding dogs? I want to make sure
> I get only the best dog with the highest quality of doggie traits and
> guiding ability. Julie, is your school advanced enough to where the
> dogs don't even need training? Perhaps that would explain the $75,000
> cost and the fact that the trainer doesn't spend a lot of time with
> the blind user, :)
>
> Wayne and Gucci
>
> On 2/16/11, Lisa Irving <lirving1234 at cox.net> wrote:
>> This is too funny! I wonder if you can base your school out of one of the
>> NFB training centers, or even their headquarters. Go girl!
>>
>> Lisa and Bernie
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lyn Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:01 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>
>>
>>> Julie,
>>> This was so funny!!!!!  Thanks for making my day and I even sent it to a
>>> friend who was in dire need of a laugh - and she did laugh!
>>>
>>> This was good to help us to keep a sense of humor and not take 
>>> everything
>>> so seriously all the time.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Lyn and Landon
>>> ----- 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 12:15 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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