[nagdu] process of getting in to the seeing eye

[Raven Tolliver]

John,
I am also picky about breed, forever and always. However, I suggest
you be picky for very specific reasons.
When I asked GEB for a golden, I also told them that I had a strong
preference against labradors. I like many things about goldens, and
there are many things I prefer not to deal with from labs or shepherds
on an all-day daily basis.

There is nothing wrong with being picky, but I'd say if you're willing
to work another breed, let the trainers choose. And if you decide to
be picky, understand that you will likely have a longer wait on your
hands. This is because the school isn't just matching you with an
available female golden, but an available female golden with your
pace, need for pull, lifestyle preferences, and specific and personal
needs in mind. You could get lucky like me and the school has an
instant match, but that's not likely.
-- 
Raven
Founder of 1AM Editing & Research
www.1am-editing.com

You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
have or what you do.

Naturally-reared guide dogs
https://groups.google.com/d/forum/nrguidedogs

On 8/27/15, Tara Briggs via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I just want to echo what others have said. The one breed I didn't want was a
> black lab! However, I have had my Seeing Eye black lab since 2009 and
> couldn't be more happy and more grateful. She is the perfect match for me!
> Good luck to you!
> Tara
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 27, 2015, at 1:44 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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