[NAGDU] Question about walking the [other] dog

[Cindy Ray]

I have had such situations, JMatt, and I took the dog on a leash and used a
cane. I tried a time or two to work the guide, but it was sure not an option
for me. Begin teaching her obedience and heeling. You don't want her pulling
ahead. You might lose your grip on her or the cane; it's a chance you have
to take, or someone else has to walk her. 
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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Subject: [NAGDU] Question about walking the [other] dog

Good morning, fellow dog guide users,
I have a question, not pertaining so much to guide dogs as it pertains to
non-visual work with pets. I have my Seeing Eye dog Igloo, and his
performance is great. But our family adopted an additional member over the
summer, a rescue dog, most likely a Dane-Mastiff mix, but we don't know for
sure. Anyway, she's definitely high energy, and is experiencing cabin fever,
evidenced by the fact that she is frequently finding her way out of the
fence.

Here's my question: does anybody have suggestions for a safe way to walk the
dog, which is not a guide? I have no sight or light perception, so it would
either have to be both dogs, or the puppy and a cane. She's strong though,
and not totally accustomed to loose leash walking yet, and I could easily
imagine a situation where I could lose my grip on her and/or my cane.

Thoughts/suggestions?

Much appreciated,
Matt

E-mail me @ matt.hackert at gmail.com

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