[nagdu] Guide Dog Agencies-Wisconsin

[Julie J.]

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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