[nagdu] Introducing myself, and a question

[Matthew Dierckens]

Hi Marion. Thank you for all the suggestions. Aat this point I am just looking at my options, making phone calls and such.
I am also looking at GDF and GDB as possible options, and will also look into Guiding Eyes as well.

Matthew Dierckens
Macintosh Trainer
Blind Access Training
www.blindaccesstraining.com
1-877-774-7670 ext. 4




On Jan 26, 2014, at 6:15 PM, National Association of Guide Dog Users <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Matt,
> 	I suggest everyone first consider training programs that offer true
> ownership of the dog upon completion of training. This avoids the type of
> arbitrary, paternalistic  interference some have experienced from those
> training programs that retain ownership. It is also good to inquire about
> how various programs handle complaints from the public. Some programs will
> not accept anonymous complaints and employ third party objective evidence of
> abuse or neglect, while others accept anonymous complaints and will remove a
> dog even if a complaint is unfounded. 
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Dierckens
> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 3:57 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Introducing myself, and a question
> 
> Hello everyone.
> I thought I'd come over here and introduce myself, and I have a bit of an
> inquiry.
> My name is Matt, and I am from Ontario Canada. I am hoping to get a guide
> dog sometime in the future, my goal is to have one by the end of this year.
> I've done extended research and spoken to various schools.
> I came across this school called Fidelco. If there's anyone on this list who
> have had experiences, good or bad with Fidelco, I'd like to hear about them.
> Thank you. :)
> 
> Matthew Dierckens
> Macintosh Trainer
> Blind Access Training
> www.blindaccesstraining.com
> 1-877-774-7670 ext. 4
> 
> 
> 
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