[NAGDU] Dogs and Canes in Tandem?

[Kevan Worley]

Stacey, another great point. I didn’t even think of that one when I answered the question. By the way, I wants took my dog to the vet. They had to keep her for a few hours. I had not brought a cane. So I was wandering around caneless! It was a very bazaar.

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Kevan Worley

> On Apr 28, 2022, at 6:39 AM, Stacie Gallegos via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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.
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>> On April 28, 2022 6:57:46 AM Diane Graves via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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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