[nabs-l] Guide Dog or Cane? Which do u recommend and why?

[Hannah Chadwick]

Yes, NFB also has a guide dog list for all the handlers and people who are considering getting a dog. You can search for it on the nfbnet.org site. It's called nagdu, and there are also state lists for the guide dog users in that state. Hope this helps. I forgot to mention one last thing if you're considering a dog. You should make sure that your cane skills are really good because unexpected things can happen to your dog and you'd have to use your cane or if you decide to go somewhere and don't want to take your dog, you'd need your cane. Just my two cents.
Best, Hannah

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From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Haley Sumner
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Guide Dog or Cane? Which do u recommend and why?

I love dogs, but have never had one of my own. So I have to learn everything in order to independently take care of the dog on top of all of the stress. I'm trying to weigh all of the positives and negatives to see what is best for me.  Thanks for all of your suggestions :-) are there any guide dog lists that I could join?

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> On Oct 31, 2013, at 9:28 PM, "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> There is no one way that is superior.  I am a cane user, and I don’t know if I will get a dog or not.  At this time, I don't have the extra funds to feed and care for it.  I could adapt to using one just fine, but the cane ain't broke, so why fix it at least for right now.   The question I have for you is, are you an individual who would like a dog as a travel buddy, companion and friend?  They are wonderful, and if handled skillfully, are great at their job and are a wonderful addition to the life or their owner.  
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> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kirt
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:03 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Guide Dog or Cane? Which do u recommend and why?
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> Haley, I am the cane user and, while I have not ever experienced a guy dog, i'm pretty convinced that I'll stick with my cane for the rest of my life unless something drastic happens to change my mind. It just works very well for me… And, you know that saying about if it ain't broke then why fix it? That being said, I don't think either method of travel is inherently better than the other, it's entirely a matter of personal preference and style. That being said, I would strongly suggest that you have good travel skills and are competent with the cane before you even consider getting a dog. Again, canes x are not superior to dogs in and of themselves… but the majority of people I know get dogs do it because their travel skills are not up to par and, like it or not, I dog probably won't fix that problem. I would strongly encourage you to get quality training with the structured discovery travel method and then decide what works best for you at that point. If that happens to be a dog instead of a cane for the majority of your travel, more power to you. Just make sure you are a competent traveler before you make that decision.
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>> On Oct 31, 2013, at 6:05 PM, haley sumner <haleysumner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>> 
>> Hello fellow Nabsters, 
>> I am in the process of deciding whether or not to get a guide dog in about a year and a half, right before I go to college, and am still unsure whether i should go through with this or just stick with the cane. What do you all recommend? Which do you feel is better travel-wise, social-wise, etc. I am looking forward to hearing about your experiences and preferences. 
>> Thanks, 
>> Haley Sumner 
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