An instructor will meet the applicant at the arrival point. No provisions are made for persons accompanying a student - students should travel alone. Transportation will be furnished from the time the student is met until he has completed the course of training and is taken to his point of departure. Life at Leader Dog School - Classes usually begin on Sunday and last for 25 days. The applicant will live in a comfortable dormitory.
Instructors are on duty at all times.
Room and board, bed linens, towels, washcloths, etc. are furnished by the Leader Dog School. Applicants may also attend the church of their choice. Training is done outdoors several hours each day, therefore clothing should be suitable for Michigan seasons. Life during training is most enjoyable in a home-like atmosphere. In addition, an applicant must be emotionally stable, of good moral character, and have basic orientation and mobility skills.