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

[Larry D Keeler]

Still carry a cane in my ever versitile back pack. I have been known to use 
it to shoreline for sidewalks on my right. I also have a straight cane who 
lives in my closet and comes out when its really hot, cold or wet. Everyone 
does things a little differently but, I use my foot to find what's in front 
of me when Holly jstops. I could see using a small cane to do this as well. 
I would probably keep sush a beast on my belt for that.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Campbell via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Elisabeth Clark'" <Darthsylva94 at gmail.com>; "'NAGDU Mailing List,the 
National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog


> 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
> via nagdu
> 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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