[nagdu] process of getting in to the seeing eye

[Kaye Kipp]

Well, there was a time that I requested a female shepherd but I got a male yellow lab.  I had him for over 8 hears.  I loved that dog, so I'd also trust the judgment of the instructors.

Kaye

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning via nagdu
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 1:08 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Marianne Denning
Subject: Re: [nagdu] process of getting in to the seeing eye

I agree with what others have said but I have always requested labs and never had any problems.  I would take the dog they think is best for me if they asked if I would accept another breed.  Luckily, my school has more labs than anything else.

On 8/27/15, Aleeha Dudley via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I'm going to give you some very open and candid advice. Since you are 
> going to essentially be working with your first dog, since the one you 
> got from pilot did not work out, I would not recommend making breed 
> and gender specifications. First, it will take a long time for them to 
> find the right dog for you. Limiting yourself to female golden 
> retrievers could perhaps Delay your admission by months, or even a 
> year or two, depending on your walking speed and other needs. Second, 
> I believe in the trainers at these schools. I believe in their capabilities of making good matches for you.
> They've been working with dogs for years, and know how to match someone.
> That being said, they will be able to pick the best possible dog for 
> you, with the right temperament, speed, pull, and other 
> characteristics, if you let them pick from all of the dogs that they 
> have. This comes from personal experience. I would have loved a golden 
> retriever. I adore the dogs, and grew up with one. I have a very soft 
> spot in my heart for goldens. However, when I told my trainer this, I 
> also told her that I would be OK with whatever dog they found for me. 
> This let them make the best match possible, and I was in class on 
> time. I received a wonderful male yellow Labrador, and I couldn't be 
> happier. He is beautiful, smart, no, make that brilliant, a fast 
> walker, fantastic around traffic, and everything I need him to be. 
> Yes, there have been times when I have doubted the match, because 
> we've had problems, but, in the end, I knew it was the right decision. 
> Even my trainer had known from the time she interviewed me that I was 
> going to get a dog from that litter. She had Dallas in mind three 
> months before I went into training. She barely even started with him. 
> That's how good these people are. I would advise you to let them make 
> their decisions. I hope that gives you some perspective and helps you make the right decision for you. Because in the end, that's all that matters.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 27, 2015, at 3:44 PM, starmy22--- via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> I just wanted to let everyone know that I have started the process of 
>> getting in to the Seeing Eye.
>> To get my new guide dog.
>> I’m going to wait untill next Spring, summer and or fall.
>> On my application, I picked female as my preference.
>> I like being spacific about my guide dog.
>> my first question:  will gender effect how long of a wait I have 
>> before I can get admitted in to the school?
>> I also have a breed preference. I like Golden Retrievers because I 
>> have been around them while living at home and I am use to how there 
>> temperments.
>> Will breed also effect of how long I will have to wait to get my 
>> guide dog?
>> I do apologize for making so many posts and asking so many questions.
>> On the Seeing eye freequently asked questions page, it says 4 months.
>> I’m just wondering if it takes longer or not.
>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>> Sincerely,
>> John Sanders
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053

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