[nagdu] introducing us

Fri Feb 18 04:23:34 UTC 2011

hello Lisa,
wellcome to the list nice doggy name.  Lisa my name is Alex Atlantic I like martial arts, skiing, and ice skating.
I am getting a guide dog from Fidelco and he is 2 years old boy by the name of Boss.
On Feb 17, 2011, at 10:53 PM, Lisa Irving wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> 
> I'm nuke to the NAGDU list. My name is Lisa Irving. My guide dog's name is, Bernie. We live in San Diego. I trained with Bernie at Guiding Eyes for the Blind a few months ago. Bernie is my third guide dog. Bernie is a lab retriever mix. My GEB classmates described his color as, variegated. He has creamy  shades of browns, caramel and some patches of white. Overall, Bernie is a mellow fellow. His best friend's name is, Langdon. Can you guess who one of my best friends is? Yeah, Lyn and I pal around and we take martial arts together.
> 
> As for me, I've lived in San Diego almost 23 years. I enjoy bogie boarding which can be described as, chicken surfing. One lays on the board and rides; glides, on a wave of any where from two to five feet high. I'm involved in a local church and I'm between jobs. My favorite color is turquoise and I'm semi vegetarian.Hey, I love my carbs too!
> 
> That is, my guide dog
> ----- 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 3:50 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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