[nagdu] Pilot test walk

[Chantel Cuddemi]

Hey Tracy,

Since I was only there for brushup training with Motley, I wasn't required to do the test walk, so I wouldn't  know how the new test walk works.

Chantel.

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via nagdu
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1:30 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Pilot test walk

Hi Chantel.
How does Pilot's new test walk work?  Do they set up situations and see how you deal with them?  Things like strange dog barking, or what?

I thought actually having to go somewhere by yourself and get something was a good, practical kind of test. I wouldn't mind having to do something like that at the end of training.  Go to the liquor store, without breaking any bottles, and buy some beer to share with the class.  My kind of training test.
Tracy


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chantel Cuddemi via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Tracy Carcione'" <carcione at access.net>; "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dog school rejecting application


> You are correct, Tracy
>
> Pilot Dogs now has changed their achievement walk.
>
> When I first got Motley, we had to go in to a store and buy something. 
> Now, Pilot has it to where it's all about procedures and how you 
> handle your dog in certain situations.
>
> Also, they use different harnesses now. I got to see some when I was 
> in brushup training.
>
> Chantel.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy 
> Carcione via nagdu
> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 11:09 AM
> To: starmy22 at gmail.com; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association 
> of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dog school rejecting application
>
> I gather, from what some Pilot graduates have said, that Pilot usually 
> doesn't reject anyone's application.  Instead, they give a test at the 
> end of training.  If you pass, you go home with the dog, otherwise not.
> The test is whether you and your dog can successfully get through a 
> particular route without any help from the trainer.
> Tracy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 4:49 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] guide dog school rejecting application
>
>
>> Hi,
>> I have a question: I’ve applied to three schools. Guide dogs of 
>> America, Guide Dogs of the Desert and Pilot Dogs.
>> What would be some of the reasons why  one of those schools would not 
>> allow me to take part in there guide dog training program?
>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>> Sincerely,
>> John Sanders
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