[NAGDU] Guide dog schools

[Andy B]

From what I could tell, Seeing Eye looks like it would be the best fit. They have everything I am looking for in a guide dog school. I can bend on the financial help if needed. However, the other points are nonnegotiable. Based on what you shared, it sounds like they will meet all of the other needs.


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> On Jul 21, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> My husband would be more knowledgable than I but I believe GDB helps with vet costs to some extent.
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>> On Jul 21, 2016, at 4:36 PM, Andy B. via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I have done extensive research on most of the schools out there. However, I
>> don't want to choose one if it appears to look good but has a bad reputation
>> with most owners. Here are the answers to the questions asked. Note that I
>> was approved for a dog at Leader dogs in Michigan. This was in 2003-2004.
>> However, I never attended because living conditions forced me to move down
>> state.
>> 
>> what do you want in a school?
>> Respect and dignity from the staff members. Both for me and the dog. They
>> must not discount or push aside any of my experiences in life, or lack of
>> such experience.
>> 
>> How much time can you spend there?
>> No longer than 4 or 5 weeks.
>> 
>> Would you want to have a home turn over, or do something that was a
>> combination of going there and returning?
>> Both at home work and at their campus.
>> 
>> What is their ownership policy, and do you want to own your dog outright or
>> do you want it to be a rental?
>> Own it outright.
>> 
>> How far would you want to travel to get the dog?
>> I want to stay as close to home as possible [Virginia].
>> What do you want in after graduation support?
>> Lifetime support with occasional training at home. If possible, financial
>> support for extreme situations.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy B. via NAGDU
>> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 6:49 AM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Andy B. <sonfire11 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Guide dog schools
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I will start the process of applying for a guide dog soon. The only stopping
>> point now is which school to attend. Can owners give their experiences and
>> recommendations on what one to attend?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks for your thoughts.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Andy Borka
>> 
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