[NAGDU] Experiences with Guide dog foundation

[marianne at denningweb.com]

You said you had to return a dog from Leader and that is so sad for you and the dog. Dogs have to be returned for many reasons and people have had to return dogs from every guide dog school in the U.S. The size of the school isn't a factor so you need to find the school you think will be the best match for you. Good luck to you and I hope things work out when you work with your next dog. Finding the right match between a handler and dog is a challenge. 

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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Experiences with Guide dog foundation

I haven’t had experience with that school, but I wonder what makes you think a smaller school would be better. None of them is really large. I also agree with what Joy says here. Things happen; matches don’t work out. I had three not work out. It isn’t an exact science at all.
Cindyray at gmail.com

Cindy Lou
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> On Mar 11, 2024, at 6:15 PM, Joy via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Sorry, I don't have any experience with that school. As you are 
> researching, I admonish you to remember that there is normally no 
> blame when a match doesn't work. It isn't you, the dog or the school. 
> It's unfortunate and it hurts but it isn't generally anyone's failure. 
> I've been there once and I feel badly that Major didn't work out but 
> he is back with his puppy raisers and I believe doing well. I will 
> encourage you to look at all aspects of your experience and learn from it.
> 
> Best of luck and a hand extended in support and friendship.
> 
> Joy
> 
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> 
> Hi all,
> I recently had to return my first guide back to leader after 6 months 
> of the match not working. I have been looking into some smaller 
> schools as a possibility and I wondered what kind of experiences 
> people have had with GOODF in NewYork. I obviously understand that the 
> school is not the only factor to consider, I just want to research all my options.
> Thanks for any help that you can provide.
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