[nagdu] Update on Sophie Girl and a new guide dog school

[Alyssa]

Hello listers. I sent a message a short while back explaining that Sophie had to go back to training because of her scavenging. It has been decided that Sophie and I simply aren't a good match. I've also been hearing about this problem occurring consistently with dogs from LDB. So I have made the decision that it's time to switch schools. The ones I'm choosing from are guide dogs for the blind, the seeing eye, and possibly guiding eyes for the blind. I like the geographical location of all these places as they feature busy areas to work in. I also like that they all offer follow up as well. I do have some questions though. I thank you for taking the time to read and answer. So here goes. What training methods are used with the dogs? How effective do you feel these methods are? During your class experience, how were you treated by the trainers and administration? How old are the dogs when they are issued? Thank you for reading these questions. Feel free to answer off list if you wish. I'll post again if any more questions come up.
Thanks 
Alyssa

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