[nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

[larry d keeler]

The most important things to remember and take account of are: Do you like
dogs? Can you trust them? And are you willing to have a dog around always!
This can include in your bathroom stall, in your hotel, on your vacation, at
your dinner table, Well, under it and anywhere else you choose to go. And,
can you make allowances to care for the dog any time or any where! I usually
am good with all of that and don't have many issues. But, taking dogs in
cramped bathroom stalls for example, can be rather logistically challenging!


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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debby Phillips
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Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

Michaela, you will probably get lots of opinions.  First of all, regarding
which school to go to.  Those of us who have received dogs from particular
schools will have our own biases, often thinking that the school we went to
is the best.  (Smile).  There are approximately 13 schools in the U.S.  Some
give ownership of the dog unconditionally upon graduation, some do not.  As
far as breeds go, I'm not sure what to suggest.  You may want to go on the
Internet and look at the various programs.  If you decide on a couple of
schools, call them to see if they can give you current information, and also
make sure that you find out  what breeds each program offers.  The schools
themselves will be able 
to help you with determining the size of your dog.    Debby

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