[nagdu] guide dog schools

[Sherry Gomes]

Hi Jessica,

GDB has two-week classes only now, even for first timers. They also have a
history of issuing healthy dogs. Of course, there are always exceptions, or
dogs getting sick somehow soon after training, but that happens everywhere.
They use positive training methods and have an excellent vet assistance
program. I'd be happy to answer any questions. You can write me off list if
you don't want to clutter up the list. I got my first dog from GDB in 1975,
and just retrained and graduated again last month. So, I'm a longtime grad,
but I'll be honest with pros and cons. My email address is:

sherriola at gmail.com

Sherry



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Roberts
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Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:29 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] guide dog schools

Hi all,
With the iminant retirement of my precious guide Garbo, I face myself
asking if I made the right choice in school and if per chance there
might not be a better option out there.
Is the 2006  survey the latest information? If not where can I find better?
Anyone who has any info on choosing a school things the others offer,
differences in training between seeing eye and others, that'd be
great.
Specifically I'm looking for short class time, 2 max 3 weeks, a school
who uses positive training methods, and who has a good record of
health with the dogs, and a vet assistance program.
Any info or help would be greatly appreciated. Ownership is a concern
but I can wait if I need too.
Oh also, I'd like a school who has some goldens and golden crosses in
teh program but again that's not a top priority.
Thanks a lot.
Jessica and Garbo

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