[nagdu] Before and after class

[Marsha Drenth]

I too loved the before the class conference call. It was hard for me to hear, but I enjoyed it alot.

Marsha drenth  
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On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:04 AM, "melissa R green" <graduate56 at juno.com> wrote:

> I found the GDF before class call helpful an a very nice touch.
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Before and after class
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> 
> I like the idea of the conference call before class to meet t he others in 
> the class, learn your room numbers and instructor, and a few extras. TSE 
> used to send out a recording or other material, but we didn't know the 
> instructor until we reached school. I don't actually mind this so much, but 
> that does seem like a nice touch.
> 
> I sure wouldn't buy toys. I have found it increasingly unlikely that I s 
> hould buy any until I've been home for a while. Many are expensive, and 
> often my dogs don't want the ones I chose. I don't know why.
> 
> CL
> 
> On Jun 5, 2013, at 1:26 PM, "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com> wrote:
> 
>> This info is specific to GDF but it's probably not that dissimilar to 
>> other
>> schools.
>> 
>> We have a pre-class conference call the Wednesday before each class. It
>> gives you a chance to meet your instructors and fellow classmates. The
>> instructors go over all of the info you will need, including things to 
>> bring
>> to class. They also tell you handy things like your room number and room
>> phone.
>> 
>> For my money, travel light. We do not cover baggage fees for oversized
>> luggage, even for employees. Ask me how I know this one. <grin>
>> 
>> Bring comfortable, broken in shoes. Bring one nice outfit for photos and
>> Celebration Sunday.
>> 
>> We have laundry facilities so never fear on that score.
>> 
>> You will also go home with some dog food to transition your dog with if 
>> you
>> decide to feed something different. Each dog has its own diet and though 
>> we
>> generally feed Natural Balance Synergy, we have other foods we use for 
>> some
>> dogs. All this will be explained once you receive your dog.
>> 
>> Regarding things to get for when you come home, you will receive a bowl,
>> brush and Nylabone and a bed chain.
>> 
>> I wouldn't get any toys until you get to know your dog. You will have
>> opportunities to visit pet stores during class.
>> 
>> Jenine Stanley
>> jeninems at wowway.com
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>> 
>> 
>> 
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