[NAGDU] Experiences with Guide dog foundation

[Margo Downey]

Well, I don't have experience with GDF. I am wondering why you believe a smaller school would be better.

About matches not working out. I had to switch dogs after two weeks in class. Those things just happen. It's unfortunate and no one is to blame. The dog I received during the dog switch was just who I needed and I think she felt I was who she needed. 

The best to you in your research.

Margo and Tami

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 7:48 PM
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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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