[nagdu] Going hiking?

[Tracy Carcione]

To me, the answer to that depends on whether pet dogs are allowed on the
trails you'll be hiking, because, if your dog is running loose or on a
long leash, she's acting like a pet more than a guide.
The rangers in Glacier told us that pet dogs are not allowed on the
trails, but guide dogs are.  So I did my best to keep my dog civilized,
except for sometimes letting her dabble her feet in a lake and
recreational sniffing at relieving times.
JMO.
Tracy

> Thank you all so very much for the suggestions!  I always carry a whistle
> with me for Jenny's off-leash recall in off-leash parks, but she will
> almost always come without my using it (I can count on one hand the number
> of times I've had to use it).  I will definitely keep it withme, keep the
> bell on her collar.  Should I get one of those retractable leashes or have
> it be more of a guiding adventure?
>
> Daryl and the sleepy birthday girl!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steven Johnson <blinddog3 at charter.net>
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
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> Sent: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:23:47 -0700 (MST)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Going hiking?
>
> Great tips from the group so far, and making noise will also be important.
> Carrying a whistle is also suggested as this hike is not in your typical
> bear country, but grizzly bear country.  Generally speaking, most bears
> are
> just afraid of you as you are of them, but it is a whole different story
> when momma has cubs.  Talking with the ranger will be very important as
> the
> bears will be freshly out of hibernation and very hungry.
> Steve
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie
> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 9:29 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Going hiking?
>
> hi!
> I have always enjoyed nature, but have been hesitant to go hiking with a
> cane.  In a couple of months, my husband, my dog and I are going to be
> going
> to Montana for a few days just to relax. There's a lot of trails around
> where we're staying, so I would LOVE to be able to take Jenny and just go!
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated; perhaps I just don't know what to
> ask.
>
> Daryl
>
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