[nabs-l] Guide Dog or Cane? Which do u recommend and why?

[Kirt]

Haley, I am the cane user and, while I have not ever experienced a guy dog, i'm pretty convinced that I'll stick with my cane for the rest of my life unless something drastic happens to change my mind. It just works very well for me… And, you know that saying about if it ain't broke then why fix it? That being said, I don't think either method of travel is inherently better than the other, it's entirely a matter of personal preference and style. That being said, I would strongly suggest that you have good travel skills and are competent with the cane before you even consider getting a dog. Again, canes x are not superior to dogs in and of themselves… but the majority of people I know get dogs do it because their travel skills are not up to par and, like it or not, I dog probably won't fix that problem. I would strongly encourage you to get quality training with the structured discovery travel method and then decide what works best for you at that point. If that happens to be a dog instead of a cane for the majority of your travel, more power to you. Just make sure you are a competent traveler before you make that decision.

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> On Oct 31, 2013, at 6:05 PM, haley sumner <haleysumner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> 
> Hello fellow Nabsters, 
> I am in the process of deciding whether or not to get a guide dog in about a year and a half, right before I go to college, and am still unsure whether i should go through with this or just stick with the cane. What do you all recommend? Which do you feel is better travel-wise, social-wise, etc. I am looking forward to hearing about your experiences and preferences. 
> Thanks, 
> Haley Sumner 
> 
> 
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