[nagdu] Veterinary assistance

Fri Apr 12 17:28:51 UTC 2013

Steve, I am in a bit disagreement with you. As a college student it is difficult for me to navigate a college campus and having a guide dog would be a lot easier in this situation. However, college students never have it easy financially. Especially if you're paying for your tuition out of your pocket. Therefore, I found myself caught in a dilemma. I'm not saying that I am not able to fully care for the expenses of my guide dog. The only reason why I wanted a school with veterinary assistance was so that in case any major emergency were to occur and I did not have the financial funds to cover it, I would have somebody to help me thankfully, I chose the school I did because not too long ago my dog experienced an emergency situation which involved many examinations and many tests. At the time being, I was unable to pay for the costs because at that same time I had to pay for tuition. Having the school help me was a lifesaver. I'm not saying that I rely on the school to pay for all of my dogs Veterinary expenses. In fact, she has been to the vet three times since I got her and the school has only paid one of those three times which was the emergency situation. Everything else, I have covered. Everyone has different situations and is under different circumstances. In fact, I agree with you that if someone cannot cover the expenses of their dog then there's no point in obtaining one. There's a lot of other costs involved with getting a guide dog such as food, toys if you like to buy any, grooming if you so desire to pay for, and so on. Having occasional assistance shouldn't be a problem. And that's a personal decision.
Juanita Herrera 
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On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:09 AM, "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net> wrote:

> 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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