[nagdu] Customer satisfaction

[S L Johnson]

Hi,

Maybe they think it is in the best interest of both the person and the dog 
to retire by age eleven.  I've certainly heard trainers complain about 
people who continue to work older dogs who should have been allowed to 
retire.  I've also heard from some veterinarians who get quite upset with 
clients who are still working dogs past age ten.  Many people feel that an 
older dog deserves to just relax and enjoy life when they are that old.  I 
personally would not continue to work an older dog.  That dog has given me 
many years of dedicated service and deserves some rest and relaxation in 
their old age.  We have to quit thinking of ourselves and think of the 
health and wellbeing of an older dog.  Many people criticized me for 
retiring my eight-year-old Tara due to hip dysplasia.  Some people told me 
to give her stronger pain pills so she could keep working.  It was the 
opinion of myself and my vet that it would be cruel to continue working her. 
I know there are differing opinions about retirement age and it is always a 
tough decision.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Marion Gwizdala via nagdu
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 7:21 AM
To: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com ; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National 
Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Customer satisfaction

Though Southeastern claims to give full ownership upon completion of
training, they also now require their consumers to retire their dogs by the
age of 11. So, you tell me, if you own your dog, how can they have a
mandatory retirement age? I asked that question during the Florida
Association of Guide dog Users meeting in January and got no answer.

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
(888) 624-3841 (Hotline)
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Helga via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 6:38 PM
To: Debby Phillips; Tracy Carcione; nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Customer satisfaction

Hi Ms. Debby. How are you? I just wanted to ask you, have you consider in
applying to Southeastern Guide Dog school? Just wondering. This school is
located in Tampa Florida, but I think they also give you ownership of your
dog! I'm not so sure about though. If someone knows, feel free to correct me
ok?  I'm considering in applying over there this July! However, I don't know
you have heard of the policy that they have,I'm actually aginst it  a little
bit, but the reason I'm considering in applying over there is because I live
in Florida. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so much and God bless!



Helga Schreiber

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-----Original Message-----
From: Debby Phillips via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 5:17 PM
To: Tracy Carcione ; NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide
Dog Users ; nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Customer satisfaction

I hope not, Tracy but it may have to be that.  This is so hard for me as
I've been getting my dogs from TSE since 1981.  And if I end up going to
GDB, I'll have to eat crow, too.  (Grin).  But I don't know what to do.  In
the meantime, my application is in at TSE, and I have to decide if I'm going
to apply elsewhere where that would be.  There are things I like about GEB,
but I know their waiting list is long, too.  Leader has a fairly short wait
time once you get accepted, which can take 30 to 60 days.  I like GDA but
for are fairly small, and I think their wait times might be pretty long,
too.  I just can't make myself go to Pilot.
As much as I am trying to stop being close-minded about that school, I just
can't quite make that leap.  There is Fidelco, but I have a hard time seeing
me with a shepherd.  And then there's Guide Dog Foundation.  I really like
Jenine Stanley and have heard good things about that school too, but I'm
also hearing rumblings about how "corporate" they're becoming.  I need the
wisdom of Solomon.  And anybody else in this process does too.
Peace,    Debby

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