[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

[Deanna Lewis]

Marianne,
Your whole message was in the subject line, so it cut off. Can you please resend?
Thanks!
Deanna

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Subject: [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 ...

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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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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