[nagdu] Getting a dog guide

[melissa R green]

Hi shelby.
I got my girl from the guide dog foundation.
You will get lots of information here and from other lists as well.
Ultimately it is your decision on getting a guide dog and where you want to 
go.

Have a blessed day.
Best,
Melissa Green  and Pj
"There's a God that loves you, you matter, & you have value & purpose."
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shelby Young" <blindatbirth at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 2:48 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Getting a dog guide


Hello everyone,
I do not have a guide dog yet, but in considering getting one. I have posted 
on the blind parents list and blind parents group on Facebook, so if this is 
a repeat I apologize.
Where did you get your dog from? Where would you consider getting your dog 
from? What breed of dog do you like the best, why and why not? Do you have 
children while using your dog? What things what I need to purchase for my 
dog before hand, and what things do the schools usually give?
I am looking into Fidelco guide dogs foundation or leader dogs for the 
blind. I talk to Fidelco and like that they do and community placement. I 
have a son, almost 14 months old and don't have the option to leave him for 
at least two weeks. I spoke with leader dogs and they said they could come 
to my home as well. They only do that on special circumstances though. 
Leader dogs will send me the class lectures before hand so I can master 
them. Does anyone have any thoughts on either of these schools? Please let 
me know the good, the bad and the ugly.
I am not completely set on getting a guy, it's just something I am looking 
into and would like as much information as possible.
I apologize for any typing mistakes, I'm using dictation on my phone and 
don't have the time to go fix everything.
Thanks,
Shelby

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