[NAGDU] experiences with Guiding Eyes , and guide dog foundation and guide dogs for the blind

[Sunshine]

Guiding eyes does offer ownership. I think you have to wait a few years and then you file to ask if you can retain ownership. They send you a form that has to be filled out. Once it is signed, then the Director signed it as well.

 Sunshine and Velvet



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> On Jan 21, 2023, at 9:01 PM, Danielle Sykora via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I'm currently working my second dog from GDF. Just some comparing and
> contrasting off the top of my head. GDB and GDF are extremely similar
> in their training methods and class structure. GDF provides ownership,
> while GDB and Guiding Eyes do not. GDB and GEB offer veterinary
> financial assistance. GDF offers a one time veterinary stipend, but
> otherwise does not cover vet care. GDB and GDF have Labs, Goldens, and
> Lab/Golden crosses. GEB has Labs and GSDs. GDF is a smaller program.
> GDB is a very large program, but have the same short small class
> structure. GEB is in the middle.
> 
> I'm not sure exactly what you want to know about each program, but I'm
> happy to answer any specific questions you have about GDF. Here is a
> link to a blog I kept during class in 2018 if you want to get an idea
> of a typical class.
> https://notyouraverageservicedog.wordpress.com/category/gdf-class/
> 
> Danielle
> 
> 
>> On 1/21/23, Sean Moore via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> so I like a residential program better..
>> So  have  Applied to the four schools  listed
>> Thanks,
>> 
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