[NAGDU] Pilot Dogs web site

[National Association Of Guide Dog Users]

> On Mar 18, 2016, at 5:58 PM, Sean Moore via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Have  you  looked  into  Southeastern  Guide Dogs? maybe you have.
> 
> I  got my  second  dog  from  Southeastern  back  in  Augest  2015 and  much  has  Sean,

Are you aware that Southeastern Guide Dogs instituted a policy in January 2o015 requiring mandatory retirement of your guide dog at age 10? I believe this is not only contrary to their ownership policy, since, if you own your dog, how can they mandate such a retirement policy? Furthermore, my last two guide dogs - coincidentally both from SEGDI - worked until they were 12 and 14 respectively. I am certain there are other users on this list who have had guide dogs work until well after their 10th birthday, supporting the arbitrary policy instituted by SEGDI. Also, no other training program has such a mandatory retirement age that I am aware of.


Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala


> changed  for the  better.
> Rob  my  second  boy, yes  my  second  boy,  is  great 
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