[nagdu] Hiking

[Bryan Brown]

Jeff,

    I've done extensive hiking with a guide dog, overnight trips, off road 
trail blazing, and all the rest. It is a very satisfying experience. Start 
off slow and always make sure that you've got water with you. If you are 
going alone, keeping a cane on you and carrying a cell phone is probably a 
good idea, a good pack with a frame is also a wise investment.

It's nice to be able to sling a pack and disappear for a few days sometimes, 
good luck.

    B
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Hiking


> Also about dog boots...if you gradually work up to rougher and rougher 
> terrain, the dogs pads will toughen up naturally.  If you're planning on 
> hiking in areas that could have sharp rocks, the boots might be a good 
> idea.
>
> And of course just like with people, the dog will need to ease into the 
> more strenuous exercise gradually.
>
> It sounds exciting!  Keep us updated on your progress!
> Julie
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