[NAGDU] choosing schools

[Danielle Sykora]

In terms of weather, I personally wouldn't choose a school solely
based on weather. For example, you could choose a school in the
Northeast because you want a dog with experience around snow. However,
if you get a class in the fall, your dog would have been trained in
the summer and not had any guide training in the snow. Also, most
programs have pretty wide geographical areas for puppy raising. Though
a program might be located in one region, your particular dog may have
been raised in a different region with a different climate. These dogs
are adaptable, and will typically adjust pretty well to any climate
given a bit of time. Of course, you can mention any concerns you have
relating to climate, so that the program can do what they can to
address those concerns.

In terms of food, I think most programs would not have a problem
accommodating dietary preferences to a point. There is usually some
flexibility around meals; there might be more than one meal option or
they might be able to leave one ingredient out of your dish. You could
also proactively bring some snacks you like, so you would at least
have something to eat if you really don't like a meal.

Danielle

On 5/24/23, Melissa R. Green via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi.
> These are good questions. I can only tell you my experience.
> I received a letter with questions and instructions of what to bring to
> class. Also there was page devoted to food choices.
> Then each week the chef would ask about what choices for meals.
> As for weather, My dog would work through lots of weather. I do know of
> some
> people that used mushers secret, and or bootees. I also know people that
> will ask for a city dog. So that is my experience. Lastly, the schools do
> have awesome food. If that is important to you, then attach a narrative to
> your application, or mention it in your Interview.
> Best,
> Melissa R Green and Pj
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Madison Martin via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:41 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Madison Martin <madison.martin2000 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [NAGDU] choosing schools
>
> Hi all,
> I know I haven't started applying and I don't know when I will but I'm
> going
> to ask these questions anyway. I'm a very picky eater and it's not because
> of religion/allergies/diatary restrictions it's just the way I am; I know
> that schools have to accommodate it if you have a specific reason but since
> it's just the way I am would they still have to accommodate me/do you think
> they'd be willing to do so? Also, would it be wrong/weird to pick a school
> based on what the weather tends to be like (I don't mean during training I
> mean what type of weather the dog was trained in)? Our winters get really
> cold and we tend to get lots of snow and while I get that no one likes
> going
> out in the freezing cold and snow I would want to know that I'd be getting
> a
> dog that can handle that type of conditions just the same as I'd think
> someone who lives somewhere that gets a lot of rain/storms would want to
> know that their dog would be able to handle it. Look forward to reading any
> thoughts that anyone has!! Thanks Madison
>
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