[nagdu] Some Guide Dog Information

[L Gwizdak]

Hi Joe,
Have you read Toni and Ed Eames' book, "Guide To Guide Dog Schools" with the 
latest edition in 1995?  A couple of schools are no linger in existance but 
the majority or them are and the info is fairly relevant to now.  I'd read 
that book and then contact the schools that seem to interest you or the ones 
that seem to fit what you are looking for in a school or dog breeds trained.

When you apply, be sure to write about what you would consider the "perfect" 
dog for you and your guide dog needs.  Be very clear on what you want, what 
kind of life you lead, where you live - small town or large city, house or 
apartment, children, other animals, hobbies, travel.  The info you supply 
and what you do when you have your home interview will weigh heavily in the 
school's selection committee and their deterimination of the best dog for 
you.

I'm Lyn and I am working my eighth dog, a red Lab/Golden cross named Landon. 
He will be eight years old this November.  I've worked dogs since 1973 
though I did go dogless for a few of the years.  Landon and I live in San 
Diego, CA and I'm 62 years old.

Landon and I do pet-assisted therapy with our local Humane Society, are 
active in my Democratic Party club, do crafts, read, and do photography - 
yes, I do have some remaining vision!

Welcome to the list!

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: "Joe Goode" <wmj1102 at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 7:09 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Some Guide Dog Information


> Hello all:
> So, I'm considering getting a guide dog, and I wanted to know of people's 
> experience with them. Mainly, I'm wondering about the experiences that 
> people have had in the various programs. I've started researching a 
> little, but it always helps hearing opinions from other guide dog users. 
> From what I gathered thus far, it doesn't cost for students to attend 
> school, but how do they make money?
> More to the point, what programs do people recommend the most? Are there 
> schools that I should stay away from? These are just some of the questions 
> I have right now. If you wish, you may also contact me off list at:
> wmj1102 at gmail.com
> Obviously it's important to answer questions here, but my thought process 
> is not overloading the list with the same topic for too long. Anyway, 
> there it is for now. Thanks for any help and advice offered.
> Joe
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