[nagdu] Hiking

[Brittney N. Mejico]

Jeff
I guess great minds think a like because earlier today I was wondering about 
hiking with a dog guide.
I had the same questions as you LOL.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Jeffrey Young
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:09 PM
To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
Subject: [nagdu] Hiking

I've heard that blind people go hiking with their dogs quite often. I'm 
wondering how much hiking? Do they go on overnight trips? Do people take 
their dogs even on very rough terain?

I'm planning on doing some backpacking this summer, and I don't know how 
much I should rely on Hansel. I use to do some pretty serious hiking in boy 
scouts, but then I used the cane as a walking stick and held on to a 
person's pack. Also, should I have the dog where booties because of possible 
sharp rocks and whatnot?
Sorry for such a loaded email.

Thanks

Jeff and Hansel
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