[NAGDU] Guide Dog Schools

[Dan Weiner]

all schools go through stages and  so on I'd recommend talking to the 
various schools and seeing who talks to you with respect and takes what 
you say seriously and their responses and so on. You never really know 
that much about how they'll treat you until youapply. Also talk to grads 
which of course, by writing to this list youa re doing...smile.  Problem 
is we all have our opinions based on our experiences, I've met people 
who will love one school and then on the same day talk to someone who 
hates it.


I think the guide dog movement is in a transitional stage and I'm not 
sure whom to recommend, the use of treats and clickers and what would 
seem to me a change in training and so on leads me to wonder how things 
will b e in a few years, by the way, not saying either is bad, just 
commenting.

For example, though I have used treats for my own dogs for certain 
things I do get the impression that nowadays quite  a  few of the 
schools have you treat the doggies for just about everything, something 
which I personally wouldnt' want to do if I were training myself.

None of this to bash anyone just saying gather your info, talk to 
people,a nd talk to the schools you are interested in, I recommend 
applying to a few, not just one.

I really hope you kep us in the lloop about all of it, because whenever 
i hear of someone starting out with a dog it reminds me of  the 
emotions, excitement and all the stuff going on when I started out low 
those 25 years ago.

I'd say if I really had to, GDB, GDF, Pilot, Seeing Eye, Freedom, GDA 
(guide dogs of america) I've heard of people also who have success and 
are happy with GEB (guiding eyes).  but then again this is based on 
things I'm looking for or hthings I've

  heard, I put those in no particular order it wasn't a ranking--lol  
also I know people who don't like any of those and like other 
places--smile sorry to be confusing but I think you get my point.


I will say that when I applied this time around, though I'm not going to 
the Seeing Eye at present, that the Seeing Eye was very helpful, 
respectful, and professional during the application process,  .



Yours cordially,


Dan W.



On 10/4/2019 6:50 AM, Newton, Cherie via NAGDU wrote:
> I'd recommend The Seeing Eye. I got my 4th guide from there this past May-it was my first from TSE. While I was waiting I kept being told by TSE staff to get the full TSE experience I needed to come there to class. I first thought it was some sort of an advertising ploy, but once I was there and had my dog for a few days I realized what they'd been saying was true. I was extremely impressed with the level of care and detail the instructors put into matching me with my wonderful partner and the unparalleled training I received.
>
> Having the large class split up with 4 students per instructor who stayed with us the entire time created an atmosphere of closeness and comradery I don't think I've ever experienced before. My team grew very close and we supported each other the entire time-celebrating victories, giving encouragement and support during down times and just generally being there for each other. Our instructor Ryan was top of the line! In fact every instructor in our class was excellent!
>
> You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails
>
> Cheers,
>
> Cherie Newton & German Shepherd Guide Astrid
>
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