[nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide

[Eve Sanchez]

I myself would not worry about the location unless you want your
training to double as a vacation. haha  I believe all schools will
take you no matter where you are with maybe a couple of exceptions
like one in NY and one in Texas. I myself chose based on multiple
things. The breeds available, the amount and type of training avalable
and yes, assitance and support afterwards. Ideally I would have gone
to San Rafael as I am from Northern Cal originally and still have
family right there, but I did not under any cercumstance want a
labrador (no offense people). The school I chose have a variety of
breeds, yes including poodles for the allergic. They also have
Dobermans, shepherds, boxers, labs, goldens, and vizlas. I probably
spelled that last one wrong. Once in a while they have crosses like
labradoodles. Most are bred for the program and some are donations by
breeders they work with. All are screened for suitability. The
training process is there at the facility as I would have been very
uncomfortable doing it at my home. Just me, but as I was also in
process of moving it made sense. Look at all the schools online, call
and talk to their staff, and make your own decision. I could tell you
that my school is best, but it may not be best for you. Either way, be
prepared, there will be people found who could tell you what is wrong
with each school. Again, judge for yourself. I am also thinking you
are not even sure at this point if a dog is right for you. For this I
will tell you the same thing. When I struggled with this, I had some
very opinionated people tell me why I should not get a dog. I also had
sympathetic wusses tell me it would be wonderful for me to be taken
care of. What finally helped me decide was an incident in which I was
left alone in a park and had no idea where I was. I realized at that
moment that, though a cane helps me be safe, it does not tell me where
to go. A cane is also crappy companionship when on your own. When I am
in an unknown area with my dog, though some people say this is not
true, I could tell my dog to find the sidewalk or whatever. She will
and then once I have a landmark, I have my bearings and can go on from
there. Yes, a cane is safe, but a dog gets you places AND is safe. You
decide though and talk all that we say with what you think it is
worth. Blessed Be. Eve

On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 12:10 PM, Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I chose Pilot Dogs because they trained standard poodles, the breed I chose
> to train with, and I also chose Pilot because they're right here in Ohio.
>
> Good luck with whatever school you choose.
>
> Chantel and Motley.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anjelina Cruz
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:31 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide
>
> Good morning all,
> I am currently a cane user who recently has been interested in
> choosing a dog guide school. How did you choose your school?
> Thanks for any feedback.
> --
> Anjelina
>
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