[nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

[larry d keeler]

Exactly my reasoning! I decided to get a dog after about 25 years. I'm a
great traveller but some things like catching busses or catching up to
people or running obstacle courses like what you always find down town. I
also figured that if I got another dog, might as well be a working one! And,
I found out I could get a poodle! Well, half a poodle anyway! I'm still
comfortable with the cqane and sometimes I leave Holly at home but, I'm just
as comfortable with Holly! 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elise Berkley via
nagdu
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 6:12 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Elise Berkley
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

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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