[nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog

Fri Aug 21 22:40:30 UTC 2015

If follow up is your concern, many ov the schools will send an instructor out to work with you. In fact, I may be wrong, but I believe Pilot is the only school that requires you to go back to them for brush up training. I hope this is helpful in making your decision.
Alyssa 

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> On Aug 21, 2015, at 5:07 PM, starmy22--- via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> What I think she probably ment by that was she was thinking about the travel aspect of it.
> The part about traveling all the way out to the school to get help on a particular issue.
> She told me herself that she doesn't know anything about how guide dogs work.
> Before I went to LDB, I didn't use to go outside and explore my area. Eversince I got home from there Mobility Training Program, I feel now I have a purpose for going outside and traveling to get use to my area.
> I hope to hear from you soon.
> Sincerely,
> John Sanders
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Cindy Ray via nagdu
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 5:24 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Cc: Cindy Ray
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of starmy22--- via nagdu
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 4:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: starmy22 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
> 
> Hi,
> I have the application already filled out for LDB.
> I attended there accellerated Mobility Training program.
> I love the campus.
> I also like the fact that if I were to have an issue with the dog, I would be able to have an instructer or a rep from the school out here to work with me on it.
> I am not sure loving the campus under the circumstances is the best reason for going to Leader for a dog. You can get help from any of the schools, I think.
> I have a home health care provider and she said to use my head and think about the location and travel.What did the Home Health Care provider mean by the above statement. I don't see where it makes sense, and they don't always know the right answers where such things as this are concerned, do they?
> 
> I've also applied to Guide Dogs of America.
> I've gotten most of the process done with them.
> All that needs to be done is me sending in the video and them calling me for an interview over the phone.
> I do sort of feel as others have expressed, that you need more work before you are truly ready for a dog. Of course we each have to do what feels the best for us, weighing all of the factors as we go.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Raven Tolliver via nagdu
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 4:35 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Cc: Raven Tolliver
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
> 
> John,
> I understand what you're saying. When I got my guide dog, all I knew was my college campus, and I think I only went to 2 or 3 places off campus for community service and small errands. After I got my dog, I felt more comfortable exploring the area surrounding my campus, traveling to other parts of the city, and using the fixed route bus. I was motivated to get out and go since it was necessary for my dog's well-being, and it helped me greatly as well, opening my eyes to the places and things I'd been missing by limiting myself to travel by taxi.
> To be honest, some people are more confident traveling with a dog than a cane. I am one of those people, and you might be as well. And when you get another dog, maybe you'll decide a dog isn't right. But you'll cross that bridge if you get to it.
> 
> Here's a question, are you set on going to LDB for your guide dog? If you think a dog is something you really want, you definitely don't have to attend LDB for your dog. There are other schools throughout the country who will pay for your transport to and from the facility.
> What is it that LDB offers to you that you can't find in other programs? Maybe applying to a different school is an option.
> 
> Just some food for thought.
> --
> Raven
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> You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you have or what you do.
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> 
>> On 8/21/15, starmy22--- via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I'm starting to walk a route to a small store called Quality Dairy.
>> The person who agreed to help me is happy to do it.
>> Once I told him that Leader dog requires you to do three routes, they
>> had said that they are not willing to help me with those because they
>> don't have the time or the ability to do that.
>> This is a good friend of mine.
>> He is in his mid twenties.
>> I have a tough time remembering routes.
>> I'm slowly starting to work on that.
>> I had a seizure a long time ago.
>> I also had brain bleeds when I wsa born.
>> That did not help any.
>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>> Sincerely,
>> John Sanders
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: The Pawpower Pack via nagdu
>> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:12 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: The Pawpower Pack
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>> 
>> John,
>> Not relying on Sighted people all the time is a great goal.  However,
>> it may be better for you to use a cane and learn to rely upon yourself
>> first.  A dog and person are a team.  Before you can direct a dog, you
>> need to be able to know where you are and how to get where you want to
>> go, and the only way to get good at that is to spend time with your
>> cane and improve the skill of relying upon yourself and the tools you
>> have so that you can become confident.
>> 
>> 
>> Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
>> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
>> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 20, 2015, at 8:56 PM, starmy22--- via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> What I mean by that is not always relying on sighted people all the
>>> time for guidance.
>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>> Sincerely,
>>> John Sanders
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message----- From: AlyssaHenson via nagdu
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 8:44 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Cc: AlyssaHenson
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>>> 
>>> When you say increase your independence, what exactly do you mean?
>>> Remember, a dog isn't a cure all for o and m struggles. With that
>>> being said, I can see how your answer could go in several directions.
>>> I guess what I'm getting at here is it would be nice to know
>>> specifically how you wish to utilize a dog to increase your independence.
>>> Alyssa and Melody
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 20, 2015, at 4:03 PM, starmy22--- via nagdu
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> The reason why I'm wanting a dog is because my independence can be
>>>> increased.
>>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> John Sanders
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Star Gazer via nagdu
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 4:03 PM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Cc: Star Gazer
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>>>> 
>>>> Also John, is it that you have nowhere to go, or that you just go
>>>> using sighted assistance? The distinction matters and the latter
>>>> option is fine
>>>> 
>>>> in my book.
>>>> Finally, why do you want a dog? I ask this with all respect, what
>>>> will a dog bring you and do you need/want it?
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy
>>>> Carcione
>>>> 
>>>> via nagdu
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 1:46 PM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>>>> 
>>>> Hi John.
>>>> Can you get into Lansing, and work there?
>>>> I don't want to be negative, but, if you have nowhere to go, what
>>>> are you
>>>> 
>>>> hoping to get from a dog?
>>>> Tracy
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> starmy22--- via nagdu
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 1:16 PM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Cc: starmy22 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I did find there program helpful.
>>>> The only issue I have is that; I'm not able to come up with three
>>>> routes that I can perform as one of there requirements.
>>>> Because of the area I live in.
>>>> There is not a lot to do out where I live.
>>>> I live in Okemos Michigan.
>>>> It's a suberb of Lansing Michigan.
>>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> John Sanders
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Tracy Carcione via nagdu
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:10 AM
>>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>>> Cc: Tracy Carcione
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>>>> 
>>>> Good for you, John!  Did you find Leaders' mobility program helpful?
>>>> I know you had problems with the young dog you had before.  I wish
>>>> you all success with this next attempt.
>>>> Tracy
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> starmy22--- via nagdu
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 9:54 AM
>>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: starmy22 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>>>> 
>>>> Hi my name is John Sanders.
>>>> I just wanted to let you know that  I have completed the training
>>>> program for Mobility at Leader dog.
>>>> I’m now in the process of being admitted.
>>>> A Mobility Specialist is supposed to be stopping out to my home to
>>>> do a video of me doing a full route.
>>>> The only thing is the weather.
>>>> It’s not going to be very nice today.
>>>> It’s supposed to be raining and thunder storming outside here in
>>>> Michigan.
>>>> I hope I can be addmitted in to leader dog for getting a guide dog.
>>>> I didn’t have to go through the application process.
>>>> Because the school said that they would transfer my information over
>>>> from the accelerated Mobility application that I had filled out.
>>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> John Sanders
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