[nagdu] Getting a guide dog

Tue Feb 7 00:53:08 UTC 2012

You'll know!  Just don't let others tell you what you need!  I have seen 
folks who think they need a dog because they're doctors tell them that's 
they should have!  However, they're mobility skills are not gode and some 
don't even like dogs!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RJ Sandefur" <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting a guide dog


> Here is what my mobility instructor said in his report.
> Preparation for guide dog - Mr. Sandefur had training to simulate use of a 
> guide
> within the context of residential travel and semi-commercial travel. Mr. 
> Sandefur
> found the orientation very challenging and after reflecting on his 
> experience, he
> has since decided that he prefers the use of a long cane to guide dog 
> travel.
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> Recommendations: Mr. Sandefur will need additional training to accomplish 
> his goal of
> commercial travel. It should be noted that Mr. Sandefur has decided to no 
> longer pursue
> his goal of guide dog preparation. Some people at church feel I gave up to 
> soon, and that I didn't try heard enough. My family has told me not to 
> apply for a guide dog because I'd just be wasting my time, but how am I 
> supposed to know if I'm really ready to repsue this again in the future? 
> My mentel health said that I have trouble ajusting to new things. RJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Margo and Arrow" <margo.downey at verizon.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 6:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting a guide dog
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>> Even if you're good with a cane but prefer a dog, that's fine, too.  I 
>> was always a good cane user but prefer a dog.
>>
>> margo and Arrow
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 5:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting a guide dog
>>
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>>> First of all, I think it is your call if you want a dog or need one. If 
>>> you are good with a cane, then you should continue using it. If you want 
>>> a dog, you should have one. I'm not sure how the dog would make 
>>> transportation easier unless you would feel more confident walking if 
>>> you had a dog. If you believe that's true, a dog is good. Dogs are a lot 
>>> of responsibility, but if you love dogs and feel it is worth it to you, 
>>> for me it would seem you should consider getting a dog. I didn't catch 
>>> how you really feel about it yourself. A lot of people think the dog is 
>>> the answer for all blind people. The dog is not the answer for all blind 
>>> people. My husband doesn't use one because he says he doesn't have the 
>>> patience and would rather use a cane. What it really boils down to is 
>>> you need to consider the pros and cons; if you don't want a dog then 
>>> don't get it. It's not an excuse and I don't know what they mean when 
>>> they say you aren't trying. You aren't trying to do what?
>>>
>>>
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>> On Feb 6, 2012, at 3:38 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have a questions for everyone on the list. What was it that made you 
>>>> decide to get a guide dog? My Family and mobility instructor both tell 
>>>> me they do not see a need for me to have one. I live in Okeechobee 
>>>> Florida. We do not have any public transpertation. I practually have to 
>>>> be driven to church, the store etc. Others from people at church are 
>>>> telling me to stop making excuses, and get a dog, but when I tell them 
>>>> I am a cane traveler, they accuse me of not trying. I tell them it is a 
>>>> huge responcibility, and they tell me that it is just me making 
>>>> excuses. Am I making excuses? I do not have the finational means in 
>>>> order to care for a guide dog. I'm only just making excuses. What do 
>>>> you as guide dog users think? I would have to feed the dog, take it for 
>>>> check ups. It is an animal, and it is a responcibility. RJ
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