[nagdu] Guide Dogs of America

Mon Jan 11 12:15:57 UTC 2010

Hey there, noticed you mentioned that your guide needed retraining.  While I
am not at that point perhaps you seasoned handlers could give us newbees
some things to look out for as indicators of our guide needing some
refresher courses or what to look for as signs that our pooch may be
approaching retirement age?  Would be helpful as doxology and I are into our
4th year together and since moving out of Manhattan our daily travel demands
have changed a bit so as to make me think about and even ask these
questions.

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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Linda Gwizdak
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:52 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America

Sylmar, California.  Sylmar is in San Fernando Valley east of Los Angeles.

I had a dog from there in the early 1990s and she was pretty good.  I had a 
yellow Lab named Olivia and she did a fair job - she did "lose" her traffic 
training when she was around 4 or 5 and I had to send her back for a couple 
of weeks of retraining.  she got cocky about cars.  When she was 7 she 
decided that guide work wasn't so fun so I retired her from service.  I do 
like The Seeing Eye's training better.  But, I have seen many good dogs from

GDA and, Jessica, do check them out.

When you apply, send them a detailed letter explaining your lifestyle, 
needs, likes and dislikes in a dog. If you describe the "perfect dog" - 
which we all know does not exist - then you will help them find you the next

best thing!  Good luck to you!

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America

> Jessica, where is Guide Dogs of America?
>
> Cindy Lou
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jessica Pitzer" <rolosgirl at gmail.com>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:24 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dogs of America
>
>
> Hi,
> I'm wondering if there is any GDA graduates amongst us.
> If so, I have questions.
> You can either answer here or send me a private email, or add me to
> msn at rolosgirl at gmail.com
> 1. Did you keep a blog of your experiences.
> 2. Does your dog have any issues with cats?
> 3. Can you describe your harness, AKA how it releases the belly strap,
> any reflectors, how the handle connects, etc.?
> 4. What did you like and dislike about the school?
> 5. How long did you wait to get in?
> 6. Did you feel your dog was a good match?
> 7. Any recommendations for going there?
> 8. Can you give me an overview of the facilities, common areas, rooms, 
> etc.?
> 9. Can you describe to me what happens from when you get there until
> you get the dog?
> 10. Can you describe dog day to me and how they introduce the dog to
> you, what happens after that up until your first work out?
> 11. Are there any hallmarks of the program, AKA visits to specific
> places that always happen?
> 12. Was your dog well trained in all types of environments?
> 13. How does your dog do with food distractions?
> 14. How about cat/dog distractions?
> 15. What all commands are used.
> 16. How is your dog at home? Do you use a crate, tie down, both?
> If I think of more questions I'll post them but these are the ones i
> have right now.
> I'm doing the application process now, hoping for an April or July
> class. I've asked for a female yellow lab, we'll see!
> Jessica
>
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