[nagdu] comparison of schools

[Angie Matney]

Hi,

I have to say that I really appreciated seeing eye's approach to traffic training. My first dog was from another school (not GDF), and she always did well in traffic. But Seeing Eye spread traffic checks throughout the duration of training. All dogs are trained with traffic checks involving hybrid cars. I was really impressed by the level of expectation that the dogs were able to meet. Like Amanda, I figure I'll keep going back there for subsequent dogs.

Angie with TSE Yani



Angie

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Subject: Re: [nagdu] comparison of schools
From: Amanda Martins <amanda.martins at gmail.com>
Date: 03/29/2009 6:15 PM

Mary,
I attended The Seeing Eye, but I have several friends who are GDF  
grads. Both are good schools.  It all depends what you want out of the  
program.  If you need a dog sooner rather than later, TSE is probably  
the better option, as with a larger selection of dogs, they'd be more  
likely to get you into class sooner.  I also think Seeing Eye's  
traffic training and work in urban environments is superior, but  
that's just me.  Both schools have similar ownership policies, and GDF  
offers some neat things like the find command and leash guiding (both  
schools teach follow).  I loved my experience at The Seeing Eye and  
unless something totally drastic happens, I see myself returning there  
for all future dogs.
-Amanda


On Mar 29, 2009, at 1:53 PM, Kolby Garrison wrote:

> Hello Merry,
> I received my first Guide Dog from GDF, and I can say that I love  
> the school
> and its staff. I love the find command, the follow command though I  
> use it
> rarely, and leash guiding. I will go to GDF for all of my successor  
> dogs
> once Lady Sunny retires. I cannot wait to hear about your new  
> partner! Do
> you have a home placement date yet?
> Kolby
>
>
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