[nabs-l] dog v. cane

[autTeal Bloodwortho]

This is so true especially in certain places where people take their pets 
into stores and say they are working animals. Also i think somebody was 
talking about concerts. Personally i would not take my guide dog to a 
concert, movie theatre, or even a club/bar. David does make a very good 
point though because even though they are welcome to anywhere the general 
public can go some places will give you a hard time and may end up in 
something rediculous. Plus i think when going to a hospital or somewhere it 
isn't appropriate to take mine because he does still get excited by certain 
family members.

        -Teal
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] dog v. cane


> Not to be argumentative, but I can travel as rapidly as most any dog user. 
> Whether a dog, or a cane, there is a continuum of abilities.
>
> To me it is mostly a personal preference to use a cane.  One thing, about 
> using a dog, which hasn't been said, I think, is that there are people out 
> there who are against a dog, and will try and deny you entrance to a 
> restaurant, taxi, or other public accommodation.  While you have the law 
> on your side, you also need to be prepared to take on this prejudice -- in 
> addition to all the stuff we get as blind people going through life.
>
> Dave
>
> At 10:57 AM 11/23/2010, you wrote:
>>Hi.
>>
>>I agree with everything that was said.  I too, find that I travel much
>>faster with a dog.  It is, however, a huge responsibility.  I got my
>>dog in high school, and I discovered that it was a big responsibility
>>then.  I was ready for it though.
>>
>>The best thing that I find about having a dog is the bond you have
>>with that dog.  My dog and I are best friends.  We are bonded for
>>life.  That is what I love most.  She helps me out, and I take care of
>>her.  I love it.
>>
>>I want to add also that even though you can have your dog find rooms
>>for you, you need to know where you are going.  You need to know if
>>your dog has taken you to the right room.  A lot of the mobility
>>skills that you needed with a cane cannot be forgotten.  I still use a
>>lot of the things I learned in mobility training everyday.  Sometimes
>>if your dog has an attitude, she will try and take you where she
>>thinks you want to go instead of the real place.  Lol!  This doesn't
>>happen oftin, and it's easy to correct, but it is something you have
>>to pay attention to.
>>
>>Good luck George!  If you want to talk about having a guide dog in
>>high school(I believe you are in high school), you can email me off
>>list.
>
>         David Andrews and long white cane Harry, dandrews at visi.com
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