[nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide

Sat Apr 13 19:09:23 UTC 2013

Actually, I did just that - went to TSE while I lived in New England, then 
moved to CA and went to another school, and then changed back to TSE later 
on.  For me, doing this has given me a perspective on different schools and 
i found that I really like TSE best - FOR ME - and others have the choice to 
go where they feel best serves their needs.

Yeah, good old American consumerism!  We always have choices in school to 
attend and that's always a good thing.

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: "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide

> The other thing to keep in mind is you can go to different schools. Just
> because you pick Seeing Eye today doesn't mean you're stuck with them
> forever.
> View it as any consumer product, if it meets your needs, then keep using
> what you know and love. If it stops meeting your needs, there are many 
> other
> games in town.
> It's important to know that.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lyn Gwizdak
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:49 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide
>
> Hi Anjelina,
> Welcome!  I've been a guide dog user since 1973 and currently am working a
> seven year old male Lab/Golden cross named Landon.  He's from The Seeing
> Eye.
>
> Although I've been to several different schools, I find TSE the best for 
> me.
>
> I've known TSE graduates since 1971 and I read the book, Love In The Lead 
> by
> Peter Putnam (second edition 1992) - a Seeing Eye graduate.  This book 
> tells
> the history of guide dog use in the U.S. and the history of TSE and its
> culture and attitudes towards the blind.
>
> Although I think TSE is the best for me, the people on this list have dogs
> from a variety of schools which they really like and they love their dogs 
> as
> much as I do mine.  A good overview of the schools is in a book called A
> Guide to Guide Dog Schools by Toni and Ed Eames which was written in the
> 1990s.  Some stuff has changed but enouogh is still the same today and is 
> a
> great help to those considering guide dog use.  I like TSE best because I
> feel their attitudes towards blind folks is the best.  It was founded by a
> blind guy.  The dogs are well trained, they have no school contract, and 
> you
> own the dog outright upon graduation.
>
> Do you know other guide dog users in your area?  This is the best 
> resource!
> Hang around with them and that gives you a chance to see the reality of
> guide dog use and how people fit themselves into the guide dog lifestyle.
> It is different from the white cane lifestyle. Also, you can pick the 
> brains
> of us here on the list!  We are first time users, very long time users and
> everything in between.  We vary in our living arrangements, types of
> environments - city, country.  We are young and just out of high school or
> college, some are older with families.
>
> After you do these things, then you think about if the guide dog lifestyle
> is for you.  Knowing nothing about you, it is ultimately your decision as 
> to
> how a guide dog will fit your own situation and life.  If, after
> investigating everything guide dog, then  you can make up your mind. 
> Don't
> let anyone try to push you into getting a dog or deterring you from 
> getting
> one.  YOU DECIDE!  Be VERY honest with yourself.  Having a guide dog in 
> your
> life is a big commitment.  Do you currently or have you owned pets in the
> past?
>
> I am now 62 years old and Landon's is my eighth guide.  We live in San 
> Diego
> and we are certified to do pet assisted therapy with our local Humane
> Society.  I am active in political groups and also enjoy doing crafts.  We
> have a busy life!
>
> Take care and good luck in deciding if a guide dog is for you.
>
> 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: "Anjelina Cruz" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:31 AM
> 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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