[NAGDU] Formal O&M and Guide Dog Schools

[cindyray at gmail.com]

Hi, Piper and welcome to the list,
Many of the schools either have you do videos of your walking of a route or
they come out and walk with you and determine how you would do and what type
of dog it would be you need. They make that decision also based on
information you have given them. If you are able to show them that you are
proficient with a cane, you likely wouldn't have to take any mobility
training.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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Subject: [NAGDU] Formal O&M and Guide Dog Schools

Hi again,

I'm sorry to post again. I have a question, though. After my current guide,
Carey, retires, I am wanting to apply to guide dog schools for my next dog.

But, I have a huge problem. I have never had formal O&M training. I taught
myself and travelled safely with a cane for about five years before I got
Carey.

Will I have to take formal O&M just to even be considered by any school? Do
they ever observe applicants and sort of waive that requirement?

Thanks again!

Piper and Carey
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