[NAGDU] Apprentice Instructor

[Wayne & Harley]

*Hello,
I've actually spoken with Leader Dogs ( Graduate Services ) a few years 
ago about applying to become an apprentice Guide Dog Instructor. This 
was right after I'd completed Harley's formal Harness Training. So, I 
had proof  on the paw so to speak, that I could successfully train a 
Guide Dog already. During this conversation I stated that I was 
confident in being able to do the actual dog training, but that training 
on class would be problematic as, well, I can't see very well. Being 
that training on class is really kind of important to the school. I let 
the matter drop.
So, reach out to the schools, who knows, they may give it a try.
Now, back in the day, there was a school in Australia that was run by a 
Guide Dog User. She personally road tested every dog that went out the 
door. I don't know if she did any of the training, or not.

Wayne And Harley D

*On 8/6/2017 12:27 PM, Haylie Gallacher via NAGDU wrote:
> Anyone know if any of the guide dog schools have ever hired a a blind
> apprentice instructor?  If so, which ones?  I am thinking about being a
> guide dog instructor is why I am asking.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Haylieof
>
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