[nagdu] Question about the Ins and Outs of the Seeing Eye

[Cala Estes]

Hello all,

I'm considering getting a guide dog in the not so distant future, and
I live on the east coast. I'm considering GDF and The Seeing Eye as
possible schools to attend. I know much about GDF, both from the list
and from a friend I have who has received a dog from them, but I know
nothing really about TSE except that I was accepted as a teenager, but
chose not to get a dog at that time.

I'm not really sure how to tactfully phrase this question, but I want
to know the ins and outs of TSE. I want to know what's good about it,
what's bad about it? What things did people like and dislike about the
training program? I'm not trying to cast negativity on the school, but
I always like hearing the good and bad reviews of something before I
go forward. I feel like I'm getting the real picture if I know both
sides of the coin.

I know this can be a very sensative topic, so if anyone would like to
reply to me off list, please feel free to. I want to make sure I find
the best school and training program fit for me.

Cala