[nagdu] Pilot Dogs

[Julie J.]

Hannah,

Speaking from the perspective of someone who is set on getting a Boxer 
guide next time, I would caution you that wanting a poodle and a poodle 
being a good fit for you as a guide dog may be two very different 
things. I don't know you and I know next to nothing about poodles.  I'm 
just saying that there are a load of factors taken into consideration to 
make a good match between handler and guide dog to make it work long 
term.   Me, personally, I'd rather have a terribly ugly dog that was a 
phenomenal guide, than an adorable dog that was a horrid guide.  Now if 
I can get good looking and phenomenal all in one package, then I'm going 
for it! *smile*

I've wanted a pure bred Boxer since I got Monty 3 years ago.  Now since 
my foot injury, I have no idea if a Boxer will be the best choice for me 
when the time comes.  I could always get a pet Boxer and a guide more 
suited to my needs, but I'm still holding out hope that I can get Boxer 
and guide all in one package.

Best,
Julie



On 12/29/2011 3:00 PM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:
> I've always loved poodles because I think they are super cute! I've wanted a
> poodle ever since I could remember so I thought this is a great opportunity
> to get one. :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of harold leigland
> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:22 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pilot Dogs
>
> hi Hannah, I am hal Sheilas husband who also got my 2nd and 3rd guides from
> pilot; the trainers do the traditional juno walk the trainer walks at
> several different rates of speed, different turns and so on. Just to see how
> you will be able to manouiver with a guide dog. I am curious why you think
> you want a poodle. Most people get them because they or a member of the
> family has allergies. hope the best for you at pilot hal
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Hannah Chadwick<sparklylicious at suddenlink.net>
> To: "'Nagdu Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011 10:49:07 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Pilot Dogs
>
>>
>> Hello all,
>> As you've read from my previous emails, I've gotten accepted to Pilot
>> Dogs and now have a sort of class date. I was wondering, for those of
>> you who are graduates from Pilot Dogs and anyone else who may know,
>> how Pilot Dogs match a dog with their owner? Most guide dog schools
>> seem to do a personal interview, but Pilot Dogs did not. They asked me
>> to send in a recent full-length picture plus the entire application with
> recommendation letters.
>> That's about it, so I was wondering how they match the dog with there
> owner.
>> Cheers, Hannah
>>
>>
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