[nagdu] Thinking of getting a guide dog

[Larry D. Keeler]

As far as finding edges, i sometimes have to trail with my feet or if its on 
the dogs side and I know its comimg up, I just have her turn that way.  But, 
curbs, obstacles, trafic holes and other annoying things they also stop for 
or go around.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Gilman" <lvsr01 at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 10:30 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Thinking of getting a guide dog


> Hello everyone,
>
> I am new to this list and I have been considering getting a guide dog for 
> some time now.  I know I have questions but I really don't know what they 
> are.  I have a feeling once i start getting some  replies
> I might start figuring these questions out.
>
> I am not sure how guide dogs really work in the sense of feeling edges. 
> For example with my cane I can feel the curb coming up and know where the 
> edge is but with a dog how does this work?  Also the same goes for 
> steps.How will I know if they go up or down with a dog?  With a cane I can 
> feel them and know instantly.  this is just one example of my thinking.
>
> I am totally a dog person and have been for a very long time.  My wife is 
> also a vet tech.  If this doesn't say that we are dog people I don't know 
> what does.  I heard that you shouldn't have a guide dog while  you have 
> other dogs in the house?  I currently have 2 dogs as pets.  Is this and 
> issue?
>
> Thanks for all the help.
>
> Matt.
>
> Matt gilman
> www.blindbiketrials.com
> Matt at blindbiketrials.com
> 443-650-8441
>
> Matt Gilman
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