[nagdu] Veterinary assistance

Fri Apr 12 17:09:46 UTC 2013

Eve,

Veterinary assistance is an interesting subject as I wonder how many feel
that if one is not able to take care of a dog, then why even bother getting
one?  Kind of a like a car, a home, or any other type of property.  In my
bias opinion, it is the responsibility of the individual, not the training
program to care for the dog.  If a training program grants ownership upon
graduation, then by all means, it is that handlers responsibility, and that
should be a term in the final ownership contract.  If the training program
does not provide ownership until after 1, 2 or however many years, then yes,
subsidizing that cost may indeed be a part of the training programs
responsibility with the caveat that after ownership is granted, it becomes
their baby to take care of and care for.  I would be interested in hearing
what others have to say, as any of us who have a guide realize that there
are costs involved, and sometimes, significant costs especially if something
catastrophic or emergent occurs.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eve Sanchez
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:51 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide

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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