[nagdu] Guide Dog Agencies-Wisconsin
Julie J.
julielj at neb.rr.com
Wed Oct 19 13:22:12 UTC 2011
Thanks Steve!
Interesting stuff! I like the concept of the dogs going from puppy
homes into a trainers home for formal training, instead of the kennel
approach. I think it's better for the dogs and the trainers get an up
close look at just exactly how that dog is going to be out of harness.
I noticed that both programs offer visual companion dogs for kids.
There's a lot of fluff about increased confidence, independence and
security and all that, but I didn't see any description of exactly what
these dogs do. I'm not sure what to think.
A while ago I was working with a Mom who wanted a guide dog for her 3
year old. We had a long discussion. She realized it wasn't such a wise
idea.
On the other hand I grew up with dogs. I think having a dog as a kid
provided me with a lot of experiences. I don't think any of them were
increased confidence or independence though.
Interesting though,
Julie
On 10/18/2011 5:50 PM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> The two Guide dog agencies I had eluded to in a previous email that are
> based out of Wisconsin include the new one that Nicole has formed called
> Custom Canines. I believe the address is www.customcanines.org and, the
> other is OccuPaws found at www.occupaws.org
>
> Steve
>
> "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not
> seen." Hebrews 11
>
>
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