[Oagdu] I have been hiking in several state parks but I didn't use my dog. There are tree roots sticking up, rockis, and other obstacles the dog won't necessarily guide you around. I know if you did this on a regular basis the dog could learn to guide properly but I believe it would take training. Re: Hocking Hills and hiking question

[Marianne Denning]

On 2/16/16, Deanna Lewis via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
> Hope you all are doing well.
> I was curious to know if any of you have visited Hocking Hills with your
> guide dogs? Also, have you been to other state parks and gone hiking with
> your dogs? Can you offer any tips on how best to do this? I'm planning a
> trip to either Hocking Hills this spring.
> I took Pascal to a few state parks, but we always walked on a trail or
> walkway. Mambo has been to Muir Woods, but again that was on a smooth trail.
> I kind of wonder how the dog adjusts to a rougher terrain, like rocks,
> hills, and tree roots sticking out? I am not sure what the paths are like at
> Hocking Hills, so I want to be as prepared as possible. I would prefer to
> work my dog while hiking, and not use sighted guide. Any tips are much
> appreciated.
> Thanks!
> Deanna and Mambo
>
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