[nagdu] Wikki

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Ann.
Some of these things I don't know.  I'll add dog source and vet expenses,
which I do know.
It might be simpler to only say geographic area if it's limited, like
Fidelco or Freedom.
As you say, I can't say everything.  My objective is to give basic things
all in one place people can use to start to compare schools.  After that,
they have to do their own research.
Wikkis I've seen have resource or reference listings.  I could put this list
as a resource, seems to me.
Tracy


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Hi, Tracy,

Doesn't TSE also have a home-and-away program? People might also like to
know the age of the school, the size of the school--how many teams they put
out per year, how many trainers/apprentices are on staff, etc.,--and any
geographical limits of the service area, also, sources of the dogs--in-house
breeding program vs. acquired from breeders or shelters, etc., also, whether
any help is given with vet expenses, and whether there are any stipulations
about the dog's retirement age or placement, also contracts, if any.

I know everything can't be put up in a wikkipedia article or it would
obviate the need to visit the school's website. But some basic facts for
comparison, especially on matters that do make the difference for some
applicants, would at least show that there are real differences between
programs which people should think about when making their decisions.

Best,
Ann

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Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 12:19 PM
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I Debby.
Yes, I realized that last night.  Duh.  I'm pasting in my revision.
If people from other schools could put together something similar, I could
put up more.  Although I think adding info to Wikkipedia articles is
supposed to be easy.

The Seeing Eye, seeingeye.org, in Morristown New Jersey, 45 minutes
south-east of New York City.
Breeds used:  A roughly equal mix of German shepherds, labs, goldens, and
lab/golden crosses. The mix of breeds can vary widely from class to class.
Standard poodles or boxers are sometimes available for people with severe
dog allergies.
Ownership:  Full ownership is given to students upon graduation.  There is a
fee of $150 for first-time students and $50 for retrains.  The fee can be
paid in installments, if necessary.
Students per trainer:  4, usually working 2 at a time.
Class length:  For retrains, 17 days, starting Monday and ending on
Thursday.  First-time students stay another week, as can retrains needing
extra time.
Graduation ceremony:  No.
Puppy raiser contact:  No.
Follow-up:  Issues are usually handled over the phone, then in-person if
required.  Calls are usually returned within 24 hours.
Waiting list time after application:  Around 6 months.
Training methods:  Traditional praise and correction, with clicker training
to target things like doors or crosswalk signals.
Home training:  Yes, for graduates with special circumstances.
Multiple disability training: Yes sometimes, for graduates, determined on a
case-by-case basis.H

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debby Phillips
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Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 12:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Wikki

Hey Tracy! Awesome! The only thing you didn't address though was the
ownership policy and the nominal charge.  People might want 
that info.  Very cool!    Debby with Neena

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