[nagdu] Hiking

[GARY STEEVES]

hi:

I've only done one long (7.5 km) hike with bogart in the mountains. It was a hike that took us around 5 lakes. i used a trekking  pole in my right hand which was a good idea. susan was with me and wasn't always 100% confident that bogart would account for the drop offs on my right  when he is guiding. Now these are realtively challenging hikes. On flatter paths i would trust him without anything. I like using the trekking poels for balance too. when i hike without bogart in harness I use two trekking poles. one like a cane and the other in my left hand for balance. they both offer information gathering potentials though.

Gary
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Brown <bryanbrown at solarus.biz>
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 5:53 am
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Hiking
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>

> 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" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> 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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