[NAGDU] guide dogs and unfamiliar routes

[Cindy Ray]

I have about overcome my numbers today, but I think this is an important question for sure. What if you use a cane? How is it going to be superior. If you have the confidence to do this with a dog and you feel your dog is a good, reliable dog, which obviously you do or you wouldn't be using it, then you should be able to do it the same. If you aren't sure about the crossing, you can find someone to ask. That line of reasoning comes from people who believe the cane is superior to the use of a dog. There may be some areas where a cane bests the dog for some, but I don't see why that would be true in this case.
Cindy


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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 7:54 PM
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Cc: Aleeha Dudley <blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] guide dogs and unfamiliar routes

They suggest I use a cane. But here’s the thing. If the route is just going down sidewalks, crossing streets, and such, isn’t it to be expected that a dog would listen to such directions as left, right, straight, etc? If it is a problem to expect this, how does a dog enhance independence? 
> On Apr 18, 2016, at 7:49 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> You would likely do this with a cane. It can be a little hard if you don't get good directions. When you receive push back on this, what do folks suggest you do?
> Cindy
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> Subject: [NAGDU] guide dogs and unfamiliar routes Hey all, I’m writing 
> to seek your opinion on something that I’ve been pondering for a while. Do you guys find that it is reasonable to go to a brand new city with your dog, get directions to go somewhere, and get there, while still using the dog, even if the area is unknown? Am I wrong in thinking that the dog should listen to what you need, and not have a massive panic? I’ve gotten some push back from people on this and wanted to see your thoughts.
> Thanks
> Aleeha
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