[nagdu] An Indian with a million Questions

[Poonam]

Dear all,
I just joined this mailing list in order to know a bit more about guide 
dogs. I am not sure if we are supposed to limit our queries to one 
question, but if yes, the moderator will probably take care of it.

So here are my questions:
1. There is just one guide dog school in India called the ‘Drushti Guide 
Dog School. It was founded in 2005, but there is absolutely no 
information about it online apart from that. I was hoping someone has 
visited or has some information about it?
2. Anyone been to India with their guide dog? Do describe your 
experience. I have read one popularized article, but that's all.
3. One problem I am having, apart from others in my country, is that 
there are packs of stray dogs running about. When I was a sighted 
person, I did own a dog and these packs of dogs would attack him 
whenever we went for a walk. I used to throw or rather pretend to throw 
pebbles at them before they ran away before. Keeping this in mind, how 
do I deal with them? Has anyone had such an experience?
4. Is it possible to get a dog transported from another country to mine? 
If yes, how much would I need to pay, if anything and how would I go 
about training for myself?
5. How difficult is it to train your own guide dog? I know it is not 
strictly reccomended, but i'd like to give it a try and want to know if 
any of you have tried.

I have a few more questions, but will resist for now.

Thanks, everyone.

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Regards,
Poonam