[nagdu] Introducing myself, and a question

[Matthew Dierckens]

Yes, I have looked at Pilot, and have heard and seen nothing but bad about them.

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




On Jan 26, 2014, at 7:23 PM, Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Matt,
> 
> Have you looked at Pilot Dogs? Pilot Dogs serves students from Canada.
> 
> Hope that helps,
> 
> Chantel and Motley, of Pilot Dogs.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Dierckens
> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 7:15 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Introducing myself, and a question
> 
> 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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