[nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

[d m gina]

When I went to piolet I asked about this myself.
I was told that the instructors did the traffic checks, where piolet 
felt with traffic the way it is, the dog would go in front no matter what.
I felt better knowing that the dogs learned how to do this kind of work.
Original message:
> Rhonda,
>         Pilot has not been to an NFB convention since I have been an
> officer. When I spoke with Jay Gray to invite him, he said Pilot would never
> attend another convention because it was his opinion one of his trainers was
> embarrassed at a meeting. I don't remember the incident, but he said the
> trainer was asked about traffic checks and she said Pilot did not do traffic
> checks. Apparently, the president at the time was very surprised and
> exclaimed, "You don't do traffic checks?" According to someone else that was
> there, this is how it happened and a rather strong discussion of the
> importance of traffic checks followed. I told Mr. Gray that I felt it was a
> reasonable question and couldn't imagine not doing traffic checks while
> assuring him that, in spite of the fact that our members can be very
> assertive, I would never allow anyone to insult another nor treat anyone
> with disrespect or in an undignified manner. Pilot has still not chosen to
> attend our conventions, though!

> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala



> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of rhonda cruz
> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 5:41 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

>  hello does pilot dogs come to the nfb convention.
>  just wondering.

> On Jun 28, 2013, at 5:13 AM, Julie J. wrote:

>> Silly question...but have all the training programs been invited?  Do they
> know they have an opportunity to speak?

>> Why I ask is because several years ago when I was at a convention in
> Dallas, I was speaking with a representative from Guide Dogs of Texas in the
> Exhibit Hall.  Just in polite conversation I said something about looking
> forward to hearing an update about their program at this evenings NAGDU
> meeting.  The lady had no idea what I was talking about.  The program was
> new and that had been her first convention.  She had planned to go to the
> welcome meeting for first time convention attendees at the same time the
> NAGDU meeting was being held.  There was no intent to ignore NAGDU or not
> provide info, they just had no idea the option was available.

>> Just wondering,
>> Julie




>> -----Original Message----- From: National Association of Guide Dog
>> Users
>> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:17 PM
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>> ; 'New York Association of Guide Dog Users' ; New Jersey Association
>> of Guide Dog Users ; nagdu-leaders at nfbnet.org ; flagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

>> Dear All,

>>               Here is an updated list of training program
>> representatives who will be attending the NAGDU meeting on July 3 to
>> offer their input on the Guide dog Consumers' Bill of Rights.



>> Julie Unwin, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

>> Paul Lopez, Guide Dogs for the Blind

>> Wells Jones, Guide Dog Foundation

>> Rod Haneline, Leader Dogs for the Blind

>> Jim Kutsch, The Seeing Eye



>> Once again, if your training program is not on this list, you may want
>> to ask them to offer their comments to us via email. They may do so by
>> sending a message to the address below my signature.



>> Fraternally yours,



>> Marion Gwizdala, President

>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.

>> National Federation of the Blind

>> (813) 626-2789 (Office)

>> 888-NAGDU411 (Hotline

>> President at nagdu.org

>> www.nagdu.org





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