[NAGDU] A few questions about leaderdog commands?

[John Sanders]

Hi,

I'm also in the application process of getting a leader dog.

The only thing I need to do is to have a person video me walking my routes.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

John Sanders



On 5/19/2016 3:32 PM, S L Johnson via NAGDU wrote:
> Jessica:
>
> I am glad to hear you have made the big decision to apply for a guide dog.
> Although it is a big responsibility, it will also be very rewarding.  It
> will change the way you think about traveling as a blind person.  You will
> always have a loving companion with you but, remember you just can't put it
> into the closet and forget it once you get home.  Your new dog will need
> your attention 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  After 41 years of using a
> guide dog, I can tell you, I wouldn't have it any other way.  Guide dogs are
> amazing!
>
> Those commands are just what those words mean.  Stay means you want the dog
> to stay where it is and come means you want the dog to come to you.  There
> are several other commands you will learn that are used in your work with
> your dog such as right, left, etc...  I am not going to list them here
> because every school is different and I do not want to give you incorrect
> information.  Some schools have you say your dog's name before each command
> and others do not.  Some schools have you instruct your dog to find a seat,
> stairs, door, inside, outside etc... and other schools do not.    So as you
> can see,  there will be a lot for you to learn as you train with your own
> dog and work with his/her trainer.  Leader Dogs will give you all this
> information during daily training sessions as well as evening lectures.
>
> As you are in the application process there are other things you should be
> thinking about.  Do you want a particular breed, male or female?  Do you
> want a dog that walks very fast or one that has a slower pace?  What kind of
> work will your dog be doing, country, city, taking bus, train?  Do you go to
> school or work?  Do you have children?  Do you have other pets in the hoe?
> Do you have any medical conditions or physical problems that should be
> considered?  These are all things the school will take into consideration as
> they find a match for you.  Do not hesitate to be completely honest.  The
> more information the school has about you, the better they can plan for your
> training and find the right dog for you.
>
> Sandra and Eva
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jessica Dail via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:55 PM
> To: NAGDU at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jessica Dail
> Subject: [NAGDU] A few questions about leaderdog commands?
>
> Hi
> I'm applying for training to receive my first leader dog.
> I have a few questions about some commands. The commands are: Stay
> come
>
> Can anyone please provide me with information on what these commands mean?
> Thanks
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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