[nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide

Fri Apr 12 15:51:16 UTC 2013

Just curious. Reading all the posts, there is a lot of mention of
veternarian assistance. I am wondering if all the schools provide
assitance of some type. I heard specifically that GDA does and I know
that Pilot does. What of the others? As I said, just curious. Eve

On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Eve Sanchez <celticyaya at gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh I knew I would get it for that. It's just a personal prejudice I
> guess. I wont own one. Never have. Well, I actualy have owned two dogs
> that were each one quarter lab, but I didnt admit it often. Cant
> really say as to why. Just experiences I have had I guess and dont
> bother trying to change my mind. No one can. I have a golden retriever
> right now. My last dog was a german shepherd. I know that not all dogs
> in a breed are alike, but I cant get over my prejudice I guess. I do
> know that for some reason I could tolerate yellows much better than
> blacks so I am wondering if it might be a childhood thing.  Never
> really thought about chocolates one way or another.  Well, sorry, but
> that's how I feel. ;X Eve    Oh and I know it is not black dogs in
> particular that I do not like. We had a black pitbull once that was a
> sweetheart. Her name was Loca and she thought she was a chihuahua.
> Again, sorry.
>
> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM, Lyn Gwizdak <linda.gwizdak at cox.net> wrote:
>> Hi Eve,
>> What kind of dog do you have?  What do you not like about Labs? I like to
>> hear why people like certain breeds or why they dislike certain breeds. Many
>> schools are using Lab/Golden crosses now.  Landon is one and he matches my
>> red hair - and he has more grey than I have! LOL!
>>
>>
>> Lyn and Landon
>> "Asking who's the man and who's the woman in an LGBT relationship is like
>> asking which chopstick is the fork" - Unknown
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eve Sanchez" <celticyaya at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:53 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide
>>
>>
>>> 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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