[nagdu] a new guide dog program

[Bob Hicks]

How much additional cost would include these amenities?  What about a 
masseuse?

Best regards,

Bob Hicks
Access Technology Specialist
Seeing Hand Association, Inc.
304-232-4810
<bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
----- 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: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program


> 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.
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> *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!
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> Sincerely,
>> The C.R.A.P. Guide Dog School
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