tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post2908855261703834902..comments2023-10-25T07:19:15.658-05:00Comments on Brandon's life... as a guide dog in training: No News... ISN'T Good NewsBrandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-18621580562585686222010-10-27T13:33:52.840-05:002010-10-27T13:33:52.840-05:00I'm sorry to read that Toby won't be a gui...I'm sorry to read that Toby won't be a guide dog, but hopefully something is out there for him.<br /><br />Paw crossed,<br />Nadine & Neeli<br />Angel doggie Apples (1994-2010)MySpecialDoggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763178681997577623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-72711013028053222642010-10-21T17:28:44.124-05:002010-10-21T17:28:44.124-05:00Oh, I'm very much sorry to hear about Toby bei...Oh, I'm very much sorry to hear about Toby being put out of the program. But you know what? That just means there's another special place for him in this world. Somebuddy's life is gonna be changed for the better because of Toby. I just know it!<br /><br />Wiggles & Wags,<br />MayzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-91881460746113717272010-10-21T17:02:47.213-05:002010-10-21T17:02:47.213-05:00I know one thing for sure about Toby. Whatever his...I know one thing for sure about Toby. Whatever his future holds, you can be sure he'll be a special light in someone's life.<br /><br />Pat<br />www.critteralley.blogspot.comPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-84692124076110410792010-10-21T10:43:58.513-05:002010-10-21T10:43:58.513-05:00I am so sorry to hear about Toby, he will do great...I am so sorry to hear about Toby, he will do great in any job he is assigned rather that is in the gifted program or as a spoiled pet. Karen posted a great article not too long ago about the gifted program on the SEGDI blog. I know it is hard right now, but Toby will make a difference in the world one way or the other.Rebecca, Ely and Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628872186276774119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-4826662891747364592010-10-21T07:50:25.265-05:002010-10-21T07:50:25.265-05:00The question you left on my blog:
"I'm co...The question you left on my blog:<br />"I'm confused! Toby has allergies and that's why he can't be a service dog? Why? Isn't there medicine for it? Oh, wait, he can be a service dog - any dog can be a service dog - what can't he do? The "program"?"<br /><br />I'll try to answer it!<br />Yes it all is very confusing, but to be a guide dog (which is what he was in training for since he was born) he has to be in the best of shape - and unless the allergies are a little side issue he will get put out. In this case (I have no idea what he's allergic to) he had very severe allergies - which I don't know if he's taken medication - as I don't ever get much info from the school!<br />There is other lines of work he could possibly do - he may be able to be a helping to for a veteran or something. But he wouldn't be putting a blind person's life in risk if he made a mistake due to allergies (they can side track him very easily).<br /><br />Hope this helps! The school will put the dog to the best use for there health and skill - if Toby ends up not being a perfect match for the gifted canine program (being a service dog) then he will be adopted out as a pet. In the next 3-4 week I should be hearing something.<br /><br />This whole program can be confusing sometimes - hope you somewhat understand what I just tried to explain, let me know if you have any other questions!<br /><br /><br />And The Thundering Herd - for your question "what is the "success" rate? How many dogs do not end up becoming service dogs?"<br /><br />I don't remember off the top of my head - the success rate of SEGDI guide dogs. I do know that it was like out of 12 dogs that are returned to the school 2-4 only make it as a guide. The others ARE evaluated (if possible) for another line of work, but any dog that can't or doesn't like to work - are career changed and put as pets right away. As for what I know right now - Toby still enjoys and can work - just not as a guide.<br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />Rudy's RaiserBrandon - The dog with a bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-51965120685566538732010-10-21T06:53:05.417-05:002010-10-21T06:53:05.417-05:00I'm confused! Toby has allergies and that'...I'm confused! Toby has allergies and that's why he can't be a service dog? Why? Isn't there medicine for it? Oh, wait, he can be a service dog - any dog can be a service dog - what can't he do? The "program"?Doris Sturmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383495196401230783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-79554531297006632772010-10-21T01:34:14.399-05:002010-10-21T01:34:14.399-05:00I'm sorry. That's gotta be hard. But Toby ...I'm sorry. That's gotta be hard. But Toby will find is people and his niche in life soon enough. He's a special dog and will go to a special person. :)Raiser Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290705558126751663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-21686994404742174412010-10-21T01:29:25.385-05:002010-10-21T01:29:25.385-05:00Toby will definitely find his perfect fit...soon.....Toby will definitely find his perfect fit...soon..<br />good wishes...:)<br />thanks for the share..<br /><a href="http://www.studentaccommodationshop.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Student Accommodation</a>Student Accomodationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189883136409184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-66314585557674822102010-10-20T20:48:13.467-05:002010-10-20T20:48:13.467-05:00miss raiser,
i'm sad that you are sad. i wish...miss raiser,<br />i'm sad that you are sad. i wish i could make toby's allergies go away. :( but just cuz he's not gonna be able to be a guide doggie doesn't mean he's not gonna have an impact wherever he winds up spreadin' his love 'n talents. toby is a totally awesome doggie no matter what!<br /><br />*woof*<br />the booker manthe booker manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492621421326726384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-4977973589361221102010-10-20T20:36:50.153-05:002010-10-20T20:36:50.153-05:00Could be he was meant to be doing something very s...Could be he was meant to be doing something very special for a special someone who really needs him. Even if adopted he could help/change someone's life. He sounds like a very special pup.<br />Wags<br />Ernie,Sasha,Chicabbes tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696605671152570219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-44872341906385754072010-10-20T20:23:27.248-05:002010-10-20T20:23:27.248-05:00Aw I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't imag...Aw I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine how disappointing that must be for a raiser. I'm sure what ever he decides to do with be the best thing for him. Man, you were the first guide dog raising blog I found after I decided to apply for a guide. Toby affected me way back then, so he's already made a difference. :)Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15221466457945806775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-91071437049978644672010-10-20T18:40:22.786-05:002010-10-20T18:40:22.786-05:00Aw, we are sorry your Toby will not be a guide dog...Aw, we are sorry your Toby will not be a guide dog. We will keep our fingers crossed that he makes it to being a service dog. You are right though, where ever Toby ends up, he will make a huge difference in someone's life.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16872280140093311387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-58850436756173770732010-10-20T18:21:37.041-05:002010-10-20T18:21:37.041-05:00OH, such hard news to get. I'm sure he'll ...OH, such hard news to get. I'm sure he'll blow them away with his brains and love of his work.Lisa and pupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475778692834656836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-63631470082946904362010-10-20T18:13:28.259-05:002010-10-20T18:13:28.259-05:00So sorry to hear that Toby is out, but we believe ...So sorry to hear that Toby is out, but we believe he is still a very special dog and will be a huge benefit to whomever ends up being with him.<br /><br />Out of curiosity, what is the "success" rate? How many dogs do not end up becoming service dogs?D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-75649538965093802602010-10-20T17:09:23.905-05:002010-10-20T17:09:23.905-05:00So sorry to hear bout Toby's allergies and tha...So sorry to hear bout Toby's allergies and that he is out. Hopefully he will find a place that is just right for him and he will be of much help and give his love out!!<br /><br />wags<br />jazziScooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821524664278901347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-10778111382926146262010-10-20T15:33:07.917-05:002010-10-20T15:33:07.917-05:00Oh we are sorry to hear about Tobys allergies. Thi...Oh we are sorry to hear about Tobys allergies. Things are meant to be for some reason<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-5700907313797359852010-10-20T15:28:40.643-05:002010-10-20T15:28:40.643-05:00I just know Toby will find his perfect fit someday...I just know Toby will find his perfect fit someday soon!<br /><br />Nubbin wiggles,<br />OskarOskarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232739145599522254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-20845831127770804492010-10-20T15:16:10.857-05:002010-10-20T15:16:10.857-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that...I know first hand ...I'm so sorry to hear that...I know first hand what that can feel like. I do hope Toby's allergy issues can be addressed...that was a surprise, you had no way of knowing that would come up! :-( No matter where he goes tho, he's a special boy and it's your hard work that has helped to make him that way. Sending warm thoughts and best wishes your way!!Beth and Alfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697629511738319883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-89178642686050263092010-10-20T14:12:15.009-05:002010-10-20T14:12:15.009-05:00I'm so sorry! It's always so heartbreaking...I'm so sorry! It's always so heartbreaking when they get career changed especially when it's medical and not because the dog doesn't Want to work! Toby will touch many many lives, he already has through you. It's okay to cry not only because he didn't "make it" but because he can't come home. You're not alone! *Hugs and golden tail wags*Ally and Eclipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353928230130764060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-74931571539227481752010-10-20T14:04:37.122-05:002010-10-20T14:04:37.122-05:00Don't furget the story of Ricochet -
Toby j...Don't furget the story of Ricochet - <br /><br /><br />Toby just didn't find his special spot YET!<br /><br />Thanks fur sharing!<br /><br />Hugz&Khysses,<br />KhyraNAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.com