[nagdu] process of getting in to the seeing eye

[Debby Phillips]

Hi John, Debby here.  Well, the more specific you are about breed 
and gender the longer you may have to wait.  The school will want 
to make sure and match you with the best possible dog, and part 
of that depends on your pace, and how strong or gentle a pull you 
want.  If they find a dog that they think might be just great for 
you, but you have specified breed and gender and this dog happens 
to be say, a male Lab, but you have said that you want a female 
Golden, then you might have to wait longer.  It's fine to be 
specific, but it does make it harder for the school to do the 
match.  I have never specified breed or gender, although I think 
if I was really pushed to do so, I couldn't.  I love Goldens, but 
I also love Labs, which is what I have now.  Good luck, John!    
Debby and Seeing Eye dog Nova