[NAGDU] time to think about which guide dog school to apply to

[Jeffrey Young]

I have heard good things about Guiding Eyes, however I do not have any direct experience. If ownership is important to you, then you will want to take a good look at The Seeing Eye. They grant unconditional ownership upon graduation. I have obtained both of my dogs from TSE, and I highly recommend them. ALL this being said, I advise you to be as thorough as possible in your investigating. Make a list of what you want out of a school, and compare each of the schools to your list. 

All the best to you with your decision. 

Jeff Young

> On May 19, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Brenda via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello List,
> 
> this week my pet dog Sadie passed over the rainbow bridge.  She was 15 years old and we had a wonderful life together. She is playing with her cat sisters who have gone before her. I will miss her and am still sad, but she is no longer suffering so I'm at peace.
> 
> As my vision waned over the years, I became more and more interested in getting a guide dog, but sadie who was an APL rescue didn't like other dogs. I did get O&m training to maintain my independence and have been using my skills and now I am ready to apply for a guide.
> 
> I have been surfing the guide dog school websites and reading posts from here and elsewhere about different guide dog schools and am now trying to sort things out.
> 
> Several schools at the top of my list do not grant full ownership. This concerns me, but other than that I like the schools.  One school that does grant ownership is in California.  I live in Ohio and don't want to be on a plane for a long time.  that may be silly, but I can't get over it.
> 
> So...I would appreciate Listers input/opinions/guidance/thoughts on my situation.
> 
> the school I really like is Guiding eyes for the Blind.  They do not grant ownership at all, but I have not heard/read  anything negative about them. I doubt they are in business to develop teams only to take the dog away.
> 
> My intent is not to debate ownership issues.  I want to learn Listers' experiences with nonownership schools with the focus on GEB.
> 
> Thanks for any input.
> 
> Brenda
> 
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