[NAGDU] Hello

[Raven Tolliver]

Lisa,
Most schools here don't train dogs younger than 1 either. Formal guide
training has been shortened to 4 months at many schools. So if a
1-yr-old is turned in for training and passes formal guide training, a
young 16-mo-old dog comes out the other side.

That is too young for my liking, but it doesn't make a major
difference to many. Many folks also see more benefits to attending a
specific program, even if they feel issuing young dogs is a drawback,
as all schools have something different to offer their clients.
-- 
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
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On 12/15/15, Lisa via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Dar and congratulations on your new furry partner!
>
> Boy, Penny is young! When I got my dog, he was almost three. This had to do
>
> with a long, long waiting period but he was ready for me with 2 1/2. And
> considering how silly he still is at times, I'm quite happy he wasn't
> younger. ;-)
> I also think they're not starting the actual guide dog training with a dog
> that's younger than 1 here in Germany.
> But that's not meant as criticism at all. I hope you and Penny will become a
>
> strong team! :)
>
> Lisa