[nagdu] To Julie was Re: Getting A Dog

[Deanna Lewis]

Julie,
Yay! Glad to hear your foot is almost healed. I know what it's like to not be able to work your dog for a while. I just had eye surgery so haven't been able to work Pascal for a little over a week. We are getting cabin fever! LOL. Actually, he is getting out for some car rides, but he stays in the car with my Step-Dad. So, I will be very glad when my restrictions are lifted and Pascal and I can go on some nice long walks. Glad you are doing well.
Deanna and Pascal

PS: Welcome to the list Hannah! Best of luck on your guide dog journey!



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From: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting A Dog

Welcome Hannah!

I'm Julie, one of the moderators.  I'm currently recovering from breaking my foot, but in a few weeks I'll be working with Monty my lab and Boxer mix guide again.  We are both looking forward to it quite a lot!

I have no advice for guide dog school selection. I owner train my guides.  I usually tell people to figure out what it is you want from a guide dog school.  Then prioritize the list.  When you start looking at schools it will be much easier to find one that most closely matches your needs.  Others have mentioned location, but you might also consider what breeds they offer, facilities, other amenities, size of classes, length of training, availability of follow up services and any manner of other thing that is important to you.

What is important to me may not be important to you.  If you could share some specific things you are looking for in a guide dog program, I think the people here would more easily be able to help you.

Again welcome!
Julie


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