[NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in Pairs

Sat Jan 28 17:19:23 UTC 2017

Hi Becky,

Oh sure. No problem with slowing down to match speeds. What I think could be a problem would be working two dogs holding hands, sounds awfully confusing, but if you've got it worked out, all to the good. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name

> On Jan 28, 2017, at 12:11 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Buddy, remember when we went to the mall? Remember when we walked to the
> radio station? You slowed your fast dog down to walk with me, gentle hugs. I
> respect you so much for doing that kindness like sixteen years ago.
> We were able to see the race car parked in the mall, because we walked
> together. 
> 
> Warmly,
> Becky and Jake 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 2:13 PM
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> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in
> Pairs
> 
> Could be I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about (I usually don't, but
> when's that stopped me?) but this sounds like a bit of a disastrophe waiting
> to happen. How would this be different from, say, having your dog guide
> while at the same time using a sighted guide? Here you've got two brains
> trying to guide. What happens if they don't agree on which way to navigate
> an obstacle? Seems to me this would be confusing to the dogs, if not also to
> the humans. While I'm happy this works for y'all, I'd be surprised if it
> could be made to work in general usage. 
> 
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194 
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 27, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hey Becky,
>> Any suggestions on how to do this?
>> Thanks,
>> Nancy
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 27, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Sorry, I have a different view. I care about my friend so they slow down
> to
>>> walk with me or I slow down to walk with them. You can talk to each other
>>> and exchange valuable information about what is around you the other
> missed.
>>> My husband is a very fast walker when I first met him. He cared about me
> and
>>> slowed his fast dog down. The dog learned. In fact our dogs got so much
> in
>>> sync, he worked his dog on the left and mine was on the right and we held
>>> hands in the middle, smile.
>>> 
>>> People control your dogs. Teach them how to walk in sync with your friend
> or
>>> lover.
>>> 
>>> Just another point of view from many years of handling dogs, warm smile.
>>> 
>>> Becky and sweet Jake  
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Snyder
>>> via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 6:13 AM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Jessica Snyder <cloudedleopard2010 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [NAGDU] Finding trashcan's, relieving in the city, traveling in
>>> Pairs
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> I as some others do teach my dogs to find trash cans. This is however
> made
>>> more difficult and they are not as readily available I do like David's
> idea
>>> of the strap with clip so the bag is not being carried by the handler
> thank
>>> you!
>>> 
>>> As for walking in pairs, I am also similar to several of you in that I am
>>> the faster walker in the pair. I do also follow Ashley's idea of keeping
>>> some sort of verbal communication with my fellow traveler. Worst case
>>> scenario, we will agree to meet at the next curb and walk the block
>>> separately obviously, if one gets held up Buy a distraction or full
> sidewalk
>>> block etc. that can cause some trouble but then you just wait until your
>>> person reaches the curb with you before crossing. 
>>> Tracy, I agree with Joe's idea of trying to feed your dog it work that
> may
>>> associate a closer parking spot with receiving breakfast. Then of course
>>> clicking and treating when he relieves where it is safest. Also, marsha's
>>> idea of using and alley  were dumpster as they tend to be quieter areas
> is
>>> good as well if those are readily available near your office. Good luck
>>> parking in the city can definitely be very difficult and is not always
> safe
>>> but certainly is necessary.
>>> Thank you 
>>> Jessica
>>> Sent from my iPad
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