[nagdu] overhead obstacles

[Doug Parisian]

Thinking about Julie's message, I found a cure which works for me.

First, let me say that even after 30 years of being owned by five dogs, I 
still marvel at how well they do at avoiding most overhangs; I'm about six 
fee tall.

If there are branches along constant routes, I take out my trusty Swiss army 
knife and play tree surgeon with the included nasty saw.  One of our city 
bi-laws says that branches must be no lower than, I believe, six foot six 
inches.  Mr. Nasty Saw can cut a branch almost two inches thick with a 
little work.

One clown decided to chastise me for destroying his tree.  I explained that 
I was part of our city's new affirmative action program and that they were 
training me as their first blind arbologist (tree doctor.)  Guess they knew 
calling the city would only get them into trouble and attacking a crazy 
blind man with an ugly saw in his hand would be real stupid.

Doug: branching out in some direction or other.
----- 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: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] overhead obstacles


> Okay yawl, I walked with Monty up to the school and back today, about 30 
> minutes one way.  He worked all the overheads absolutely spot on.  He's 
> stopping perfectly and I'm ducking under.  I think he might be refusing to 
> take me through the grass around because the ground isn't level and that 
> causes me problems.  I am a large dork and did not think about that change 
> in relation to the overhead obstacles.  Yes, my dog is more intelligent 
> than me.
>
> I also checked out the other place we were having the most difficulty with 
> some tree branches.  Upon closer inspection it appears that this section 
> of sidewalk is a serious contender in the jungle category of landscaping. 
> There is absolutely no way to walk around the branches to either the right 
> or left.  I will have to duck a fair bit to go under, but it is doable.  I 
> think I will plan on taking a different rout  until the home owner trims 
> the branches or I lose patience and ask them to do some trimming.
>
> Today's lesson...before you start thinking your dog is confused get all 
> the facts. *sheepish grins*
>
> Thanks for all the tips.  They really did help me think clearly and 
> logically through this issue.  Everyone had good ideas, making me think 
> about different aspects of the problem, but it wasn't until I put them all 
> together that things clicked together for me.
>
> You guys are awesome!  I however need to be sent to remedial Dog 101!
> Julie
>
>
>
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