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

Fri Jul 4 13:58:14 UTC 2014

I remember the cane worked fine for me, but I still wanted to try a dog.  I 
did, and I never looked back.  Getting where I wanted to go became actually 
fun, so I started walking for the pleasure of it. Getting around in snow 
with a dog was way easier, too.  One of the best decisions I ever made.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Star Gazer via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Kathy Davis'" <kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com>; "'NAGDU Mailing List,the 
National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

> 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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