[nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

[Star Gazer]

		Oh believe me, everybody hasa cell phone these days. Pay
phones are gone so if you need/want help, you need your own communications
device. Not to mention there is just so much you can do with acell phone
now. 
Liz, why are you thinking of getting a dog. If the cane works for you, why
change? 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kathy Davis via
nagdu
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 10:54 AM
To: 'Larry D Keeler'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide
Dog Users'; 'Elizabeth Campbell'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

I keep a telescoping cane in my purse or tote bag at all times and
especially when I am headed to a large hotel like the NFB National
Convention. I use my cane with my dog just on leash so I can figure out how
to get around because my dog wouldn't have a clue if I didn't know how to
direct him. Yes, telescoping canes can work well in conjunction with my dog
at times. Then there are those times when I just use my cane as was the case
yesterday when I went to the movies without Wade. I also take my iPhone with
me when Wade and I are out doing things just in case there is an emergency
or if we get lost. This seldom happens but I do believe that even sighted
people usually have their cell phones with them most if not all of the time
when they are out and about.  

Good luck with your decision. Everyone on this list is so very helpful! Hope
to meet some of you in Orlando this week. 

Blessings always,

Kathy Davis


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry D Keeler
via nagdu
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:17 AM
To: Elizabeth Campbell; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of
Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

Still carry a cane in my ever versitile back pack. I have been known to use
it to shoreline for sidewalks on my right. I also have a straight cane who
lives in my closet and comes out when its really hot, cold or wet. Everyone
does things a little differently but, I use my foot to find what's in front
of me when Holly jstops. I could see using a small cane to do this as well. 
I would probably keep sush a beast on my belt for that.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Elizabeth Campbell via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Elisabeth Clark'" <Darthsylva94 at gmail.com>; "'NAGDU Mailing List,the
National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog


> Hi Liz,
>
> It has been my experience that as I've worked with my dogs, they learn 
> to give me cues about uneven ground. Both of my guides have learned to 
> slow down when there is uneven footing ahead. IN my opinion, there is 
> nothing wrong with having a folding or telescoping cane with you, 
> especially when you first get a dog and are showing the dog your
surroundings.
> Remember that when you come home with your dog, you will be far more 
> familiar with the area.
>
> Hope this helps and best of luck in going forward with plans to get a dog.
>
> Liz and Gabe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elisabeth 
> Clark via nagdu
> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:34 AM
> To: Buddy Brannan; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of 
> Guide Dog Users; ntorcolini at wavecable.com; nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog
>
> Hi guys,
> I haven't got a dog yet, but have done several walks with a few dogs 
> through three different schools and am looking at getting a dog.
>
> One thing I don't understand is the fact that I feel most confident 
> with my cane vs the confidence I have while walking with a guidedog.
> I feel that my cane gives me more feedback on my surroundings and I 
> can sense the unevenness of the ground better than what I can with a 
> guidedog.  I also know they try to pull you around obsticals, but I'm 
> not good with following a dog.
> With my cane, I can use the tapping technique and echo location to get 
> around obsticals and find that much easier.  Did any of you experience 
> the same problem?
>
> Cheers, Liz.
>
> Sent from my Braillenote Apex.
>
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