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

[Kathy Davis]

So Liz, it sounds to me that you are better off just navigating around with
your white cane. Dog's aren't for everyone and require lots of time. When
you get home you can just put that cane in the corner but you'll need to
feed, play, groom and walk your guide dog regularly. Certainly it appears as
though you are a most capable cane traveler so you might want to reconsider
the idea of getting a dog. 

Have a blessed day,

Kathy Davis and Wonderful Wade 


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elisabeth Clark
via nagdu
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 11:34 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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