[nagdu] Learning new routes with a guide dog.

[Cindy Ray]

Well, even if they are, there is only so much they could do to keep you from doing your own thing unless they shadowed you with the doggie police.

Cindy Lou

On Oct 9, 2012, at 7:57 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:

> That was mine too, I am just very curious. 
> Look at all the fun we've had discussing off-leash anything on this list, something our schools don't recommend. 
> I'm wondering if folks who are using dogs are infantilized because of the government support? 
> Access rights in Sweeden suck. I can't help seeing a connection. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 8:54 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Learning new routes with a guide dog.
> 
> Rebecca, I think you might be too literal on this. This is the preferred method; they can go on their own, but the school doesn't recommend it. At least that was my read on it.
> 
> Cindy Lou
> 
> On Oct 9, 2012, at 7:28 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
> 
>> Wow.
>> So you're saying in Sweeden you have to get someone to help you before you take the dog? What happens if a friend says "There's a great sandwich shop" and gives you directions but can't go with you when you want to go for the first time?
>> I'm curious to know if cane users have the same rules?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nadja Öberg
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 6:37 AM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Learning new routes with a guide dog.
>> 
>> 
>> BS"D
>> 
>> Maria,
>> 
>> In Sweden we owners first learn the new road with help of our low vision therapist, family member, friend or guide dog instructor. After that we walk the road with the dog in her lead and show her the road and what we want her to mark, lampposts, steps and zebra crossings with more. After that we work the dog in her harness.
>> 
>> We can also 'free work' our dogs and that means that we haven't work the dog that road before and often the road is even unknown for the owner. The school don't recommend this method because all guide dogs aren't made for it. I've done it with my dog; she loves new adventures and thinks known roads are boring. You can use a GPS when you work your dog. You need to remember to praise the dog even if she doesn't find the 'right' lamppost; it's your fault when it goes wrong not the dog because she doesn't know what you expect from her.
>> 
>> Kind regards,
>> Nadja and Hera
>> 
>> Webpage: http://www.nadjaoberg.com
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