[nagdu] Guide dogs and Rolling book bags

[d m gina]

Yes this is what I do.
When I come to a door I put the bag in front of me, and the dogs leash 
over my arm.
I make sure the door is against my but.
Then I have the hand to get the bag in and the dog threw the door.
Also going up and down stairs with a bag on wheels, I let it thump each stair.
If you need the rail as at times I do, I drop the dogs harness having 
the bag in front of me, so the dog has to heel.
Telling the dog, the bag has to come down stairs with me as well.
If you can come up with an elevator use it.

Original message:
> Hi guys.

> I really need your help with this one.  I just recently bought a
> rolling bag.  My professors and friends had been encouraging me to get
> one for a couple years now because of back pain.  My bakcpack was just
> far too heavy.  The problem is that now I have no free hands when I
> walk.  With the bag's handle in my right hand, and the dog harness in
> my left hand, I am left with no extra hands for opening doors.  I'm
> also having issues getting up and down the stairs.  It is rather
> awkward, with the bag balanced on one shoulder and me gripping the
> dog's harness.  I'm afraid that if I become anymore unbalanced, I will
> fall.  If this happens, Brie may fear the bag and create more
> problems.  I can tell already that she is uncomfortable with it.  Any
> suggestions?

> --
> Julie McG
>  Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
> Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
> Eyes for the Blind

> "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
> everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
> life."
> John 3:16

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