[nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide

Fri Apr 12 17:02:23 UTC 2013

Hi EEF,
Not all schools provide veterinary assistance. I'm not quite sure which ones do and which ones don't. I don't want to speak on behalf of other schools. I only know that my school does. That's GDB.
Juanita Herrera 

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On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:51 AM, Eve Sanchez <celticyaya at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just curious. Reading all the posts, there is a lot of mention of
> veternarian assistance. I am wondering if all the schools provide
> assitance of some type. I heard specifically that GDA does and I know
> that Pilot does. What of the others? As I said, just curious. Eve
> 
> On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Eve Sanchez <celticyaya at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Oh I knew I would get it for that. It's just a personal prejudice I
>> guess. I wont own one. Never have. Well, I actualy have owned two dogs
>> that were each one quarter lab, but I didnt admit it often. Cant
>> really say as to why. Just experiences I have had I guess and dont
>> bother trying to change my mind. No one can. I have a golden retriever
>> right now. My last dog was a german shepherd. I know that not all dogs
>> in a breed are alike, but I cant get over my prejudice I guess. I do
>> know that for some reason I could tolerate yellows much better than
>> blacks so I am wondering if it might be a childhood thing.  Never
>> really thought about chocolates one way or another.  Well, sorry, but
>> that's how I feel. ;X Eve    Oh and I know it is not black dogs in
>> particular that I do not like. We had a black pitbull once that was a
>> sweetheart. Her name was Loca and she thought she was a chihuahua.
>> Again, sorry.
>> 
>> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM, Lyn Gwizdak <linda.gwizdak at cox.net> wrote:
>>> Hi Eve,
>>> What kind of dog do you have?  What do you not like about Labs? I like to
>>> hear why people like certain breeds or why they dislike certain breeds. Many
>>> schools are using Lab/Golden crosses now.  Landon is one and he matches my
>>> red hair - and he has more grey than I have! LOL!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Lyn and Landon
>>> "Asking who's the man and who's the woman in an LGBT relationship is like
>>> asking which chopstick is the fork" - Unknown
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eve Sanchez" <celticyaya at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:53 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I myself would not worry about the location unless you want your
>>>> training to double as a vacation. haha  I believe all schools will
>>>> take you no matter where you are with maybe a couple of exceptions
>>>> like one in NY and one in Texas. I myself chose based on multiple
>>>> things. The breeds available, the amount and type of training avalable
>>>> and yes, assitance and support afterwards. Ideally I would have gone
>>>> to San Rafael as I am from Northern Cal originally and still have
>>>> family right there, but I did not under any cercumstance want a
>>>> labrador (no offense people). The school I chose have a variety of
>>>> breeds, yes including poodles for the allergic. They also have
>>>> Dobermans, shepherds, boxers, labs, goldens, and vizlas. I probably
>>>> spelled that last one wrong. Once in a while they have crosses like
>>>> labradoodles. Most are bred for the program and some are donations by
>>>> breeders they work with. All are screened for suitability. The
>>>> training process is there at the facility as I would have been very
>>>> uncomfortable doing it at my home. Just me, but as I was also in
>>>> process of moving it made sense. Look at all the schools online, call
>>>> and talk to their staff, and make your own decision. I could tell you
>>>> that my school is best, but it may not be best for you. Either way, be
>>>> prepared, there will be people found who could tell you what is wrong
>>>> with each school. Again, judge for yourself. I am also thinking you
>>>> are not even sure at this point if a dog is right for you. For this I
>>>> will tell you the same thing. When I struggled with this, I had some
>>>> very opinionated people tell me why I should not get a dog. I also had
>>>> sympathetic wusses tell me it would be wonderful for me to be taken
>>>> care of. What finally helped me decide was an incident in which I was
>>>> left alone in a park and had no idea where I was. I realized at that
>>>> moment that, though a cane helps me be safe, it does not tell me where
>>>> to go. A cane is also crappy companionship when on your own. When I am
>>>> in an unknown area with my dog, though some people say this is not
>>>> true, I could tell my dog to find the sidewalk or whatever. She will
>>>> and then once I have a landmark, I have my bearings and can go on from
>>>> there. Yes, a cane is safe, but a dog gets you places AND is safe. You
>>>> decide though and talk all that we say with what you think it is
>>>> worth. Blessed Be. Eve
>>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 12:10 PM, Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I chose Pilot Dogs because they trained standard poodles, the breed I
>>>>> chose
>>>>> to train with, and I also chose Pilot because they're right here in Ohio.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck with whatever school you choose.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Chantel and Motley.
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anjelina Cruz
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:31 AM
>>>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Subject: [nagdu] A cane user interested in a dog guide
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good morning all,
>>>>> I am currently a cane user who recently has been interested in
>>>>> choosing a dog guide school. How did you choose your school?
>>>>> Thanks for any feedback.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Anjelina
>>>>> 
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