[nagdu] Some Guide Dog Information

[Nicole Torcolini]

And, to add a few more... What type of follow up services do you want? Field
reps? Does financial  aide, such as help paying for the vet, matter? Do you
want a specific breed (although I left the final decision up to the school)?
Does communication with the puppy raiser matter? Most of the schools have
detailed websites, so you might consider taking a look at some of the
websites.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 1:43 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Some Guide Dog Information

Joe,
Some people would say that as of right now, you should stay away from GDB. 
Last year, Fidelco was on the bad list, and for some it still is. 
What sorts of things do you want in a dog?  In a school? Do you want
ownership? Do you know what the implications of not having ownership means?
Do you care either way? Is distance from your home a consideration? Do you
have things going on at home that would make it impoosible or undesirable to
be away for a month? 
All these things will factor into your decition process. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe Goode
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:09 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
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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