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

[Marianne Denning]

John, you might wait until you relocate to get a dog.  You may be able
to get out and be more independent once you have done that.  What kind
of job are you looking for?

On 8/22/15, starmy22--- via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> I want to get a dog from leader yes.
> there is a job opening in anoher city where I live.
> I live in Michigan.
> The location is Kalamazoo Michigan.
> I will probably relocate to that area.
> Right now I'm seeing whether or not Guide Dogs of America will let me in or
>
> not.
> I hope to hear from you soon.
> Sincerely,
> John Sanders
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Debby Phillips via nagdu
> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 4:09 PM
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> nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Debby Phillips ; starmy22 at gmail.comnagdu ; @nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting a guide dog from leader dog
>
> So John, does this mean that you will not be getting a dog from
> Leader? I'm a little confused.
>
> I will say that young dogs need work.  I don't do 2 miles a day,
> I get up very early to get ready for work, but we do that every
> day, and on weekends I try to do some different things.
>
> With the fires all around where I live, the smoke in the air has
> made the air unhealthy.  Today they said that people should stay
> inside, and bring pets inside as well, and that it may be this
> way for the weekend.  Perhaps Nova and I can go to the mall
> tomorrow or Sunday.  My lungs are a little dicey anyway for
> walking in all that smoky air.  But it is important to have some
> place where you and your dog can work every day.
>
> John, I don't see that you have failed.  It may be that you live
> in an area that is not good for safe walking.  Then you have to
> make some decisions.  What are the options for moving? Would you
> consider doing that if it meant that you would have more places
> to go? What about taking a bus to another part of your town and
> going somewhere in a different area? Just some thoughts.    Debby
> and Nova
>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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