Re: Mobility Aid

[DAVID LEWIN <lewin44@xxxxxxx>]

I trained my german shepherd to pull me up from the couch by simply
rewarding him by a walk in the yard.  I just hold on to his collar and say,
"pull."

David,58 :PD 1998.






> From: Charles Countryman <c.countryman@xxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Re: Mobility Aid
> Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 15:11:30 +0000
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> I have found a cane very helpful during "on and off" periods with balance
> problems.
>
> Is anyone using a mobility assistance dog?  Since I expect that my mobility
> problems will get worse, I have asked a dog trainer to help me locate a
> suitable dog. What we plan to do is train the dog for my own needs,
> primarily encouraging me to exercise at this time. Later as my PD
> progresses, we expect the dog to be of more direct assistance to me.
>
> Charley
> 51, diagnosed w/PD 1993
>
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