[NAGDU] leader dog for the blind denile

[Andy B.]

Last I knew, the trainers were supposed to match you with a dog that fit your walking pace and lifestyle. Strange that they would refuse on walking speed. Might it be something else they might not be telling?

> On Aug 17, 2016, at 7:37 AM, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yeah I was also confused by that. 
> The only time I'm slow is when I'm on the phone or shopping lol.
> Otherwise Doc and I are what my trainer called Medium Fast.
> Best wishes to you.
> Nancy & Doc
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 17, 2016, at 5:40 AM, Lisie Foster via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm sorry you weren't accepted at Leader Dogs,  but  wishing you luck with The Seeing Eye and GDF!
>> 
>> I wonder what Guide Dogs of America meant by walking at a "normal speed"? My dog and I both have completely natural, and matching, fast walking paces. Whether I'm walking alone, with a cane, or with my dog, I just tend to walk quickly and always have. I hope that wouldn't be grounds for rejection sometime in the future.
>> 
>> Lisie and her Speedy Mr Golden
>> 
>> lisiefoster at yahoo.com
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 16, 2016, at 11:36 PM, John Sanders via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> I just thought that I would write to let you know that I didn't get excepted in to Leader Dogs guide dog school.
>>> I'm looking at the seeing eye.
>>> I've heard from Guide dogs of America. and they said that I need to keep my walking at a normal walking speed.
>>> I was nervous and have a habit of walking quickly.
>>> The two schools I'm now looking at are the Seeing eye and Guide dog foundation.
>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>> Sincerely,
>>> John Sanders
>>> 
>>> 
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