[NAGDU] Seeing Eye training techniques

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hello Elizabeth,

I was in the January, 2024 class.
I agree with Tracy and Jenine regarding the training methods used at The
Seeing Eye.
I felt that my training with my fourth guide was thorough and comprehensive.
The clicker training is optional. I've used that with previous guides, but
chose not to do so with my current dog, Freddie.
I discovered that it didn't take too long for her to learn to find things.
We also focused on using the gentle leader in different settings such as
going to the dining room for meals. We were told that using the gentle
leader is helpful when in restaurants and other settings where there are
lots of food temptations for our dogs.
We also received a thumb drive with recordings of lectures and Word
documents which is extremely helpful.
Besides the training, I love the camaraderie with other classmates. I
always make several new friends when in class.
Best of luck to you with your decision.

On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 6:52 AM Elizabeth Rene via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Whoops, trying again because this went out too soon.
> Dear recent TSE grads,
> I know that someone doesn't"Graduate" from TSE, but I have some questions
> for those who have recently trained there.
> I have applied for my ninth guide dog, and have been surprised by some
> changes in the training approach at my last school.
> Does TSE teach handlers to use food rewards for bonding or guide work?
> Does it teach one to use a white cane while guiding?
> Does it teach the follow command or something like it, or has that command
> been discarded as unsafe?
> I'd love to hear from you, as your answers may help me to decide which
> school to attend.
> Thank you very much.
> Elizabeth
>
> Elizabeth M René
> Attorney at Law
> WSBA #10710
> KCBA #21824
> rene0373 at gmail.com
>
> > On Jun 5, 2024, at 4:36 AM, Elizabeth Rene <rene0373 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi. I have some questions for those recently trained at TSE.
> > Elizabeth M René
> > Attorney at Law
> > WSBA #10710
> > KCBA #21824
> > rene0373 at gmail.com
>
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-- 
Elizabeth Campbell