[nagdu] guide dog schools with poodles for allergies

[Jenine Stanley]

Thanks Steve, 

This is what we tell people, that even Poodles can produce dander that's
allergenic. They do also shed, granted far less than other breeds, but they
do shed. For that matter, so do we, and all mammals with hair or fur. 

People often mistakenly want Poodles thinking they will be more acceptable
by the public because they are hypoallergenic or don't shed and hence will
be more tolerable in private cars and homes and such. They don't realize
that Poodles take a certain type of handling and life style and don't always
fit the person's abilities. 

I know that I am not a Poodle handler. They generally are way too much dog
for me to manage, as would be a shepherd or collie. I'm a retriever person.
Knowing that helps me when it's time for a new dog. 

Yes, there are exceptions to every breed type but generally, Poodles aren't
for everyone. I applaud those on this list who have had repeated successes
with them. 

Jenine Stanley
jeninems at wowway.com
http://www.twitter.com/jeninems


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Johnson
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 9:39 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dog schools with poodles for allergies

Leader no longer trains poodles, and ceased their poodle breeding as poodles
have been proven to not be hypo-allergenic contrary to popular belief. 

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jenine Stanley
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 1:28 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dog schools with poodles for allergies

All, 


GDF does train Standard Poodles for people with allergies. The wait though
from completion of application to class is around 1 year to 18 months. We do
offer ownership upon graduation in most cases. 

The other schools that I know of that train Poodles include of course Pilot
Dogs, Freedom Guide Dogs, Guide Dogs of the Desert and possibly Leader still
trains a few Poodles but not sure on that one. I can't speak for anyone
else's ownership policies. 

HTH

Jenine Stanley
jeninems at wowway.com
http://www.twitter.com/jeninems

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 2:15 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dog schools with poodles for allergies

Dear Janice,

	None I know of other than Pilot in the United States.
Darla


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janice Toothman
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 8:31 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] guide dog schools with poodles for allergies

Hi Everyone,
I have a friend, who wants a poodle because of allergies. What guide dog
schools besides Pilot offer poodles? If possible what is the schools
ownership policy?  Thanks.
Janice

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