[nagdu] Freedom Dogs

[RJ Sandefur]

I just can't understand for the life of me how Fedelico Let John go! RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Freedom Dogs


> Dear All,
>    Also remember that John provided some orientation to those who were 
> interested while in Orlando. He is a very giving individual and one of the 
> most experienced trainers there is! John's work with Freedom Guide Dogs 
> certainly enhances their program.
>
> fraternally yours,
> marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sean Robertson" <srobertson at roadrunner.com>
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>>I talked to John from Freedom guyd dogs onetime. I thought he was very 
>>nice.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Buddy Brannan" <buddy at brannan.name>
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>> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 12:20 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Freedom Dogs
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>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I don't know much about Freedom either, but John Byfield is one of that 
>>> vanishing breed of guide dog instructors. You know, the kind that has 
>>> been around long enough to have forgotten what most guys know. Mr. 
>>> Byfield has been in the biz for something over 40 years, worked at Guide 
>>> Dog Foundation (I think after coming from the British GDBA), then was 
>>> the head of training for Fidelco from its founding until 2009, when he 
>>> left Fidelco and started working for Freedom. So, while I can't say 
>>> anything specifically about Freedom, I can say that you won't find their 
>>> training lacking, not at all. And, while training in a school setting is 
>>> great, there are definite advantages to training in your home area. 
>>> There are disadvantages too, but that's true of anything.
>>> --
>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 9, 2011, at 11:54 AM, marilyn wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi RJ,
>>>> I have friends and consumers who have dogs from different schools I 
>>>> don't know what you heard  about Freedom Dogs but they have one of the 
>>>> best trainer in Florida. John Byfield. I met Eric who owns Freedom Dogs 
>>>> back in July when he came to my agency as he was training one of my 
>>>> consumers with a new dog.  Home training is good because it helps you 
>>>> go places in the area you live and places you frequent. It also gives 
>>>> you one on one with the instructor. Class settings are good too as you 
>>>> meet new people , stay at there facility and train in different areas.
>>>> Marilyn and Anna
>>>> I have many consumer from my job who have guide dogs from different 
>>>> schools.
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