[NAGDU] Formal O&M and Guide Dog Schools

[Buddy Brannan]

I suspect that many, many of us wouldn’t be able to show O&M instruction if asked. When I applied to the Seeing Eye in 2003 for my second dog, I hadn’t seen an O&M instructor in something like 10 years. All, or nearly all the schools require some sort of evaluation, whether that’s by sending a video or having an in-person interview with a walk. If you got one guide already, it seems to me you shouldn’t have trouble getting another one, even if you change schools.


Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Email: buddy at brannan.name
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> On Aug 23, 2019, at 6:07 PM, Piper Morton via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi again,
> 
> I'm sorry to post again. I have a question, though. After my current guide,
> Carey, retires, I am wanting to apply to guide dog schools for my next dog.
> 
> But, I have a huge problem. I have never had formal O&M training. I taught
> myself and travelled safely with a cane for about five years before I got
> Carey.
> 
> Will I have to take formal O&M just to even be considered by any school? Do
> they ever observe applicants and sort of waive that requirement?
> 
> Thanks again!
> 
> Piper and Carey
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