[Blindtlk] Cane vs. Guide Dog

[Cindy Ray]

I was and am still a good cane user, that is I am comfortable with it. I got a dog because I was having problems with my hands. I have always loved my dogs, but I don't like people stopping me and askine me how old he is, what kind he is, and telling me he is looking kind of old, what's his name, I know I'm not supposed to pet him but ... Dogs zero in on doors across parking lots more readily then canes do. Dogs stay on a path well, which helps not get lost in snow, though most of the time this isn't an issue. It is a big responsibility. I personally feel that if you have a dog it is well to use it more often than not, but all don't agree with me. I won't get another one after this one because I don't go out enough to warrant using one. This is my personal feeling, but the school would probably grant me another dog. I do think it is best if you love dogs, though many haven't when they got their first one. I think the dogs grew on them, but I am crazy about dogs. I have three of them.

Cindy

On Oct 27, 2014, at 9:35 PM, Cherylandmaxx via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Using both especially in my line of work. I love working with my dog i feel more free and i definitely walk faster and the dog stops when cars are there that i might not figure out.  You really have to be a dog lover. You need to walk the dog . get food for dog. Vet bills etc. But i love my dog. Relaxes me petting him and playing and yes getting doggie kisses.
> A big responsibility to have a dog.
> 
> So those are my thoughts
> 
> 
> Cheryl Echevarria
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> <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: "Brandon A. Olivares via blindtlk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> </div><div>Date:10/27/2014  9:01 PM  (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> </div><div>Subject: [Blindtlk] Cane vs. Guide Dog </div><div>
> </div>
> Hello,
> 
> The thread on cane travel prompted me to ask this question. I’ve been debating for months whether to stick with cane travel, which I am quite proficient at, or to try getting a guide dog.
> 
> I’m wondering, what do you think the benefits of each are? Why do you use whichever one you use?
> 
> Right now, I work from home, so I don’t have many reasons to go out, though I do still when I can. But that might change in the future; I’m not sure.
> 
> Thanks,
> Brandon
> 
> 
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