[nagdu] introducing us

Julie J julielj at neb.rr.com
Fri Feb 18 23:20:11 UTC 2011 

Welcome Alex!

I'm Julie one of the moderator of the list.  I'm working with Monty, who is 
my owner trained lab and Boxer mix.

I'm guessing that you're going to be training with Boss very soon.  Please 
let us know how it goes.

Again Welcome!
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "alex" <aaatlantic at aol.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us


> 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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