[nagdu] Going hiking?

Daryl Marie crazymusician at shaw.ca
Tue Mar 4 15:17:07 UTC 2014


Thank you all so very much for the suggestions!  I always carry a whistle with me for Jenny's off-leash recall in off-leash parks, but she will almost always come without my using it (I can count on one hand the number of times I've had to use it).  I will definitely keep it withme, keep the bell on her collar.  Should I get one of those retractable leashes or have it be more of a guiding adventure?

Daryl and the sleepy birthday girl!
----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Johnson <blinddog3 at charter.net>
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:23:47 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Going hiking?

Great tips from the group so far, and making noise will also be important.
Carrying a whistle is also suggested as this hike is not in your typical
bear country, but grizzly bear country.  Generally speaking, most bears are
just afraid of you as you are of them, but it is a whole different story
when momma has cubs.  Talking with the ranger will be very important as the
bears will be freshly out of hibernation and very hungry.  
Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 9:29 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Going hiking?

hi!
I have always enjoyed nature, but have been hesitant to go hiking with a
cane.  In a couple of months, my husband, my dog and I are going to be going
to Montana for a few days just to relax. There's a lot of trails around
where we're staying, so I would LOVE to be able to take Jenny and just go!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated; perhaps I just don't know what to
ask.

Daryl

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