[NAGDU] Dogs and Canes in Tandem?

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hi Diane,
Thanks for asking these great questions.
It is definitely helpful to have a cane with you to explore unfamiliar
places. I keep a telescoping one with me since it is easy to put it in my
bag or backpack when I"m not using it.
I also made the transition to using a guide dog in my late 30s, and there
is definitely a learning curve. I still find myself questioning what my dog
is doing although I have gotten better at trusting her.

Best,

LIz

On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 7:39 AM Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello there. This is a great question. I have had two guide dogs. And am
> hoping to get my third and the near future. Using your cane along with
> your
> dog is absolutely no problem and I personally think it is a great idea to
> have a cane with you. With my first dog, I was at a conference, and he got
> sick. Had I not had my cane, I would not have had a way to travel
> independently. I look at it as having a toolbox and having all kinds of
> tools at your disposal for whatever situation may come about.
>
> ---
> Stacie Gallegos / President
> National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter
> (346) 704-0190 | SGallegos at nfbtx.org
>
>
>
> On April 28, 2022 6:57:46 AM Diane Graves via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Greetings Once Again,
> >
> >
> >
> > Back again with my 2nd question. I'm wondering if any of you use your dog
> > and your cane at the same time when exploring unfamiliar environments?
> >
> >
> >
> > As I've posted here before, I didn't decide to try using a dog until
> later
> > in life. As a result, the learning curve relative to the transition from
> > cane to dog was quite steep. My initial instructor was very
> condescending;
> > not encouraging at all, so I didn't get the same quality of training as
> > others likely did. Anyway, shortly after Izzo and I got together I took a
> > pretty nasty fall. This was likely my fault, but nonetheless, it was
> > frightening. That said, I  remain very apprehensive when in unfamiliar
> > environments wherein I don't know exactly where the curbs and steps are.
> >
> >
> >
> > Have any of you had similar experiences? Do you see any problems with
> > walking with the dog while checking out the new or unfamiliar environment
> > with the cane at the same time?
> >
> >
> >
> > Any feedback appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Diane Graves
> >
> >
> >
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-- 
Elizabeth Campbell