[NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

[Tracy Carcione]

I think they want to see how your O&M is in a general way, and what kinds of
conditions your dog would be working in.  And, probably, how much work you
have for a dog to do.  So, you might walk from your home to the bus stop, or
the local convenience store, if there is one.  Or you could ask them to meet
you somewhere, like at your school, and walk around there.
In my experience, it's not a big, long walk, but I'm a dog user from way
back.  They wanted to see that I could cross the street safely, choose a
destination and get there without getting confused or asking for
directions--that kind of thing.  I think we walked over to the bus stop,
which is a couple blocks down, and then back home.  Part of it was assessing
my O&M, and part was looking at what kind of dog would suit me and my
lifestyle best.
So don't get too anxious about it.  And be honest about what you do, so they
find you a good match, though more of that happens once you get to TSE.
Tracy

Tracy


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How much do they assess mobility? I am not too familiar with the area where
I live in the sense of where specific streets are. We live on a 6-lane
highway in the middle of a corporate business district where you can find
some residential side streets, but not many. Most of my travel involves
taking the bus to where I need to go for things like school, the mall, the
store, and so on.



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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

Hi Andy.
I've been to The Seeing Eye twice, most recently a couple years ago.
After your references are in, Admissions will schedule an instructor visit.
That means someone will come out, walk around your neighborhood with you,
and assess your orientation and mobility.  They may give you a Juno
walk--walk around with you holding the harness handle, to give you a general
feel for how it is working a dog (though humans don't walk like dogs and
it's not the same).
Then, if that goes well, you get a class date.
Feel free to call or email Admissions and ask them anything.  I'm a pest
myself, asking things like when is someone coming out?  When can I get in
class?
If you're flexible about when you can go to class, especially if you're
willing to go on short notice, let them know that.
Good luck!  I've been happy with my Seeing Eye experience.
Tracy


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Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 11:35 AM
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Subject: [NAGDU] Seeing Eye application process

Hi,

 

I applied for a Seeing Eye dog. Does anyone have any experience with the
application process? All of my references have been accounted for. What is
next?

 

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