[NAGDU] Taking really long walks

[Danielle Burton]

This is an interesting topic I haven't thought about. My dog from Guiding Eyes is really good about stopping for steps, curbs, and big things but those little things she just keeps right on going. Granted I grew up on a farm so I'm used to moving around uneven surfaces so I just never considered having a dog stop for a lot of those. 
Danielle and Willa 

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> On Apr 24, 2016, at 3:02 PM, Star Gazer via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>            The fall would not be ok with me. I know, easy for
> me to say since I don't have any emotions invested in the two of you. 
> Is his pace comfortable for you? 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
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> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 1:44 PM
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> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Taking really long walks
> 
> The hiker says he works his dog 10-15 miles every day.  I was thinking about
> that.  His dog must have a good pace, or he's got a lot of free time.  Maybe
> he counts it as work time, keeping in shape for hiking.
> 
> Krokus takes about 90 minutes to go 3 miles, though that includes many
> street crossings and a lot of cracked sidewalks.  Even so, he's a bit more
> of a stroller than I'd prefer.  On the other hand, I have tripped over a big
> crack and landed hard, which isn't any fun at all.  
> 
> I think Krokus is just a guy who needs some time to react.  He can dodge
> someone rushing out from a shop we're passing, but he'd prefer to have some
> time to plan his moves.  Or maybe I'm making excuses for his ambling self.
> 
> Tracy
> 
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