[nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

[Elise Berkley]

Hello, Mikaela.  It took me 20 years to decide to get a guide.  I was very 
comfortable with folding my cane in and out, putting it in my bag when I was 
sitting, no worries, right!  I, also, agree with what has been stated.  One 
thing I have noticed is that I travel faster with Becky and more safely.  It 
is not that she walks fast because she does not.  Her pace is a nice, 
steady, moderate walk.  It is that I do not have to use my cane to tap and 
make sure I do not walk into any obstacles.  She smoothly guides me around 
these things and I can keep a steady movement.

Another very big thing form e is, if I am at a corner or driveway, and a car 
is turning without giving me a chance after pausing, she will set her 60 
pound body in a sit position and will not move.  This way, I am not always 
taking chances with drivers trying to turn in front of me before I start 
walking.  Now, things do happen but a few times, she has let me know not to 
go because of a car.

The last thing I want to mention is the companionship between Becky and me. 
She is my best friend and I love her so much because she is a good dog and 
she takes very good care of me.  If I would have known it would be like 
this, I would have gotten a guide dog a long time ago.

Good luck in your considerations for a guide.  You will love her/him, trust 
me.
Elise and Becky

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mikaela Stevens via nagdu
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 8:23 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Mikaela Stevens
Subject: [nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

Dear guide dog users:

I am considering getting a guide dog. I am a little person, so I hope to
get a smaller dog. What kinds of dogs are available? What is the best
training program to use? Finally, what are the pros and cons of having a
dog?

Thank you for your time and help.

Best,
Mikaela
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