Guide Dog comparison schools — GDB, Leader Dogs, Dogs Inc.
I saw someone was asking about Dogs Inc. In the comments, I saw someone talk about the training there. I'd really love to hear people's experiences with the three programs. My fear with the GDB program is the fast-paced of it. I know Leader Dogs can work with people with other disabilities.
I'd like to know anyone's experiences with any of these places. What one would recommend and why. I know there are organizations that can help with financial aid and such.
I called Dogs INC. and they said their waitlist can be about 6 months, give or take. However, they weren't all that ... helpful with information, so I don't know how I feel about them yet.
My concern with GDB is the high-pace of GDB's 2 week program.
All this being said, I'd love to hear people's experiences. Particularly, anyone with other things such as
How does the organization work with those that are, say, sound sensitive.
Or someone that has mild EDS.
oh! And how do their harnesses compare? How does it feel to walk with the dog? My concern with that is my arm getting tired.