[NAGDU] Using Rolling Suitcase with Guide Dog

[Joy Relton]

Hi Al,

I have a four-wheel cart which folds up nicely when I get home. It will hold, I think four standards paper grocery bags in two rows of two. I simply stand in front of the cart with the handle at my back and tip the cart up with my right hand so that it pulls nicely behind me. The advantage of the four-wheel over the two-wheel is that you can tip is up and have it rest in an upright position which wasn't really possible with the two-wheelers. So, for example, when you have to wait for the light to change you can sit the cart upright on all four wheels and rest your right hand on it so that you can tilt it down to go down the curb when the light changes. I can't remember where I got the cart. I can find the maker if you want. I know that I ordered it online. I also ordered a liner from Amazon which helps keep things dry and clean. It fits down into the cart and there is a top which folds over and velcroes into place. There are tabs which you wrap around various parts of the cart to hold it in place. Since Garry and I usually shop together for groceries I haven't used it as much for grocerys shopping. I do use it to pull my swimming clothes, water bottle etc to the pool as well and it works beautifully. Also, If you take a bus with it it will slide in between the rows of seats and out of the isle.  

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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Al Sten-Clanton via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 10:27 AM
To: Joy Relton via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Al Sten-Clanton <albert.e.sten_clanton at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Using Rolling Suitcase with Guide Dog

Hi, Joy!


What do you recommend for grocery carts?  I had a two-wheeler a long time ago, but it didn't carry a lot and it broke after just a few uses. My ideal would be something the size of a good store carriage, but I haven't yet found out where to get one and I figure I'd have to modify or extend the handle in some way in order to pull it behind me.  What do you think?


Thanks!


Al

On 10/2/23 12:52, Joy Relton via NAGDU wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Chiming in on rolling suit cases. I absolutely love using them with my dog. I find it much easier to maneuver the suit case when navigating the airport including escalators. I also love using two and four wheel carts with my dogs. I makes carrying groceries so much easier. Curb cuts improved the ability to cross streets but I'm now telling my age. I also used strollers behind me. IF you get the kind with the handle that flips forward your child can watch you as you walk.  I caution you to take care on controlling the speed of the cart or it can creep up on you. You should try to practice with you dog a little before you go so that they are not phreaked by this thing following them.
>
> ENJOY!!!
>
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> Thank you all for the prompt feedback.
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> I thought it would be much more complicated than it is. I was worried about needing to use touch commands or reward my dog while carrying around a suitcase. It sounds like that is not a problem.
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> Thank you very much.
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> On 10/2/2023 10:29 AM, Janell via NAGDU wrote:
>> Traveling with a roller suit case is super easy.  I have a backpack as my carry on.  Has my items and a few cups of dog food in case my luggage gets lost.
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>> Good luck, Janell and Dash
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>> Good morning everyone.
>> This weekend, I am traveling by myself. I need to bring a rolling suitcase, but I won’t have anyone to help me carry it while I work with my dog. Do you have any suggestions for what I should do? Anything that will make this easier?
>> Thanks.
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