[nagdu] Steps

[Eggmann]

James, unfortunately, they don't teach these pups to talk.  So, if you can 
move one foot forward until you find the first step, keeping weight on the 
other, that might help.  My dog likes to actually see that I've found the 
step and then I give a forward steady command.  It often helps to use the 
rail, not so much for support, but as a means of detecting either the end of 
the step, or the landing and then the continuation.  Of course, if you have 
your other hand full, following a rail is not possible.  Try this a few 
times and you'll find you'll both gain confidence and trust in each other.
Doug:
Papa's got a brand new bag; sorry, couldn't help it!
From: "James Brown" <jbrown321 at comcast.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 10:11
Subject: [nagdu] Steps


>    Hello All,
>
> My name is James Brown, and I have been a guide dog user for six months 
> now.  Locating down steps in unfamiliar places still creates  a little 
> anxiety for me.
>
> Jordan, who has a fast stride, currently stops for steps as he was trained 
> by Fidelco, but stopping could mean plenty of other things as well.  I 
> thought about training him to tap my leg with his nose to let me know we 
> are about to go down steps.  Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> JB
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