[nagdu] owner training

[The Pawpower Pack]

This is well said.  
People are different, they need different ways of doing things.  
I have never seen anyone on this list put someone down because of where they got their dog. This is one of the few lists I've actually felt like I don't have to justify myself. We have great members and a great moderator.  
As for owner training, it may be seen as a status symbol, I am not sure. But it's a time intensive, high cost one, if it is.  And the only way people will learn if it's right is if they decide to try it and do it, and like I said previously, t choice can only be made by the person making it.  
There are people on this list tried it and didn't or won't do it again. Julie went with a private trainer. 
I will probably keep doing it until I'm dead, for many many reasons, however none of them are because I think anyone is better than anyone else.  
But then again, Soleil is going to work forever and not retire until I do, so I shouldn't have to worry about it! 

 Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
Pawpower4me at gmail.com
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> On Sep 21, 2014, at 1:02 PM, Johnny Russo via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Rachel,
>    Thank you for the post.  I think owner or training school, combined
> with individual circumstances are all really valid.  Because of my
> employment, I can't commit to a month away from home or job.  I tried a
> guide dog, which wasn't the right fit, but I instantly recognized the
> benefits.  I'm considering owner training because of my circumstances.  In
> respect to all posts, I think there's no wrong or right, and people's
> experiences tend to influence their opinions.  I appreciate your's and
> everyone else's replies.  There are definitely many factors to consider.
> Thank you again.
>                John
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rachel Krieg via
> nagdu
> Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 12:42 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] owner training
> 
> Hello, all.
> 
> 
> 
> I do not think of myself as better then those of you who have obtained your
> dogs from training programs. In fact, all of my previous guides came from a
> training program. When Lady retires, I will probably go back to a training
> program, unless I have a high-paying job or I win the lottery. I did an okay
> job with Lady, but there are just some visual aspects that I can't teach
> Lady. I love her, but if she had come from a program, she probably wouldn't
> have passed, as she has some health issues.
> 
> 
> 
> However, I hope to have six more years wwith her. I will probably apply for
> another dog when she turns 8, as it can take my school or another school I'm
> considering some time to find the right dog for me.
> 
> Rachel and Lady
> 
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