[nagdu] martingale was On the Go guide harness

Mon Feb 16 18:21:01 UTC 2009

Hi all,
My martingale collar that I use for my Humane Society visits is a green 
nylon without chain.  It is adjustable and has a snap like on a fanny pack.

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <jlcrane at alltel.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] martingale was On the Go guide harness

> Martingale actually refers to two different things.
> The strap on a guide harness that goes between the dog's front legs and 
> attaches to the belly strap.
> and
> A collar made of two main pieces, a solid piece that goes around the front 
> portion of the neck and a loop at the back of the neck.  the leash 
> attaches to the loop at the back of the neck, when the leash is pulled it 
> makes the loop tighten the main portion of the collar.  There are lots of 
> different styles of martingale collars. Prong collars are a type of 
> martingale.  Other materials used include: leather, nylon and combinations 
> of chain with either leather or nylon.   Some adjust to fit, others have 
> to be purchased in the precise size.  Some slip over the dog's head and 
> others have some sort of buckle.
>
> HTH
> Julie
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lora and Myrtle" <blindhistory at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 3:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] On the Go guide harness
>
>
>> what's a martingale?
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 8:13 PM, Marion & Martin
>> <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>wrote:
>>
>>> Julie,
>>>   You did do two exactly the same: merry's & Mine! Well, Merry's was 
>>> blue
>>> and mine was green! So, I guess they weren't "exactly the same"! (smile)
>>>
>>> Marion
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie J." <jlcrane at alltel.net>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <
>>> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:18 PM
>>>
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] On the Go guide harness
>>>
>>>
>>> Marion,
>>>>
>>>> The Standard or American style harness is the type that most programs
>>>> issue here in the U.S. Handle attaches on the side of the shoulder and 
>>>> is
>>>> held in place by loops on the back strap.  With or without martingale.
>>>>
>>>> The Sport style more closely resembles the British style of guide 
>>>> harness.
>>>> The handle attaches closer to the top of the shoulder on the diagonal
>>>> shoulder strap.  There are no loops.
>>>>
>>>> And then there is the hybrid style that I recently made.  It has the
>>>> diagonal shoulder straps and martingale in the Y shape in the front. 
>>>> But I
>>>> put the handle attachments  on differently.  There are also stabilizer 
>>>> loops
>>>> on the back strap on this harness.
>>>>
>>>> Each harness I make is done custom to the user's needs.  I don't think 
>>>> I
>>>> have done two exactly the same.
>>>>
>>>> Marion, you have the Standard style.
>>>>
>>>> Julie
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion & Martin" <
>>>> swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <
>>>> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:40 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] On the Go guide harness
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Buddy or Julie,
>>>>>   What is the difference between the "American" Style and the sport
>>>>> harness? I think I have the sport harness.
>>>>>
>>>>> Marion
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Buddy Brannan" 
>>>>> <buddy at brannan.name>
>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>>>>> <
>>>>> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:52 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] On the Go guide harness
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> First, Hope, Julie's prices are very reasonable. Under $100 (or right
>>>>>> around) for one with all the options. I'm asking about one for Chet, 
>>>>>> myself.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On that line, those of you who have gotten one, have you gotten 
>>>>>> Julie's
>>>>>> American style or her original sport harness? What, if  anything, 
>>>>>> influenced
>>>>>> your decision?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>>>>> Phone: (814) 746-4127 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>>>>> Create your own economic stimulus package:
>>>>>> http://www.powermall.info
>>>>>>
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