[NAGDU] Running

[Daryl]

I run with my guide. Julie's advice is quite sound. I do live in a residential street did area, so we do stop and listen for traffic, but for the most part there's not a lot of traffic so for the most part we can keep going. We've also done some trail running, but usually this is with other people. If you would like to run with some friends and have your guide dog guide you, what I can recommend is have your friends either runs slightly ahead of you or slightly behind you. I use Julie's sport style harness instead of a traditional guiding harness. :-) if I can answer any other questions please let me know.
Daryl

On June 21, 2017 3:12:57 PM MDT, Julie Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>I used to, but haven't in years because of my tragically stupid episode
>
>where I broke my foot.
>I do have a few customers who do.  My best words of wisdom are to first
>
>pick an appropriate place to run.  I don't suggest dodging kids in 
>strollers and tree branches while moving at a a run.  A smooth, flat 
>path with no obstacles is best.  Also avoid places where you'll need to
>
>stop a lot, like at streets.  If you have a park with jogging paths, 
>that's perfect.
>
>I have always used the style of harness with shoulder straps instead of
>
>the straight across the front strap, where the handle attaches higher. 
>
>So I can't compare running with the American style harness.  I know of
>a 
>couple people who do run with their guides.  If you don't get the info 
>you need here, email me at julielj at neb.rr.com and I'll forward your 
>message on to the people I know so you can communicate directly with
>them.
>
>Good luck!
>Julie
>http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
>
>On 6/21/2017 2:49 PM, Rachel Grider via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello!
>>
>> Have any of you been successful at working your dog while running? I
>> know that this is frowned upon at TSE because it is hard to guide
>with
>> the increased momentum, but I think that Demi and I could do it on a
>> track or in a fairly hazard-free area. Any thoughts?
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Rachel
>>
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