[nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hi Liz,

It has been my experience that as I've worked with my dogs, they learn to
give me cues about uneven ground. Both of my guides have learned to slow
down when there is uneven footing ahead. IN my opinion, there is nothing
wrong with having a folding or telescoping cane with you, especially when
you first get a dog and are showing the dog your surroundings.
Remember that when you come home with your dog, you will be far more
familiar with the area.

Hope this helps and best of luck in going forward with plans to get a dog.

Liz and Gabe

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elisabeth Clark
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Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:34 AM
To: Buddy Brannan; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
Users; ntorcolini at wavecable.com; nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog

Hi guys,
I haven't got a dog yet, but have done several walks with a few 
dogs through three different schools and am looking at getting a 
dog.

One thing I don't understand is the fact that I feel most 
confident with my cane vs the confidence I have while walking 
with a guidedog.  I feel that my cane gives me more feedback on 
my surroundings and I can sense the unevenness of the ground 
better than what I can with a guidedog.  I also know they try to 
pull you around obsticals, but I'm not good with following a dog.  
With my cane, I can use the tapping technique and echo location 
to get around obsticals and find that much easier.  Did any of 
you experience the same problem?

Cheers, Liz.

Sent from my Braillenote Apex.

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