[nagdu] a new guide dog program

Thu Feb 17 03:40:57 UTC 2011

Ah, survival of the fittest ey? So that means I can finally get that
Doberman Pintcher or Rottweiler as a guide dog; excellent! Hmm, the
motto, "You wanna be the best, you've got to drive the best," comes to
mind, :)

Wayne

On 2/16/11, Peggy <pshald at neb.rr.com> wrote:
> Oh I see, I was under the impression that we got the state of the art
> equipment ... thanks for the explanation ... I'm glad that the 75,000 is
> going to a good cause!!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julie J
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 1:40 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
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> 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
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> ----- 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
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>>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!!
>>
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>> -----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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