[nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction

Sun May 9 23:34:45 UTC 2010

I think she means, are these harnesses approved by training schools in
the U.S. for use with "their' dogs?

I think the colour doesn't matter so much, though I imagine a red
harness would be cooler than a black one. But I'd love to hear more
about these harnesses...are they cooler (weather-wise)? Does the
padding help prevent chaffing in hot, humid weather (such as in
Louisiana and Texas)? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the
sports harness versus the standard harness? Also, is the relieving
harness only for break time, like in the morning before you get ready?
It's not for regular work, is it?

I would love to hear more about these harnesses, especially if the
sports harness is better for very hot weather (like Texas, Louisiana,
and Florida in the summer would be...). I would hate to put a hot
harness on a pup on a day with a heat index of 130 degrees
Farenheit...shear torture!

~Jewel

On 5/9/10, Pawpower Creations <pawpower at cox.net> wrote:
> I'm not sure exactly what you are asking.  The color of the harness should
> have no bearing on how the public views a blind indevidual and his guide.
> My wife and I both use our nylon harnesses, and so do many others who have
> purchased them from us, and never have I heard that there was an issue
> because of the color or style of the harness.
>
> Best wishes from the Pawpower pack!
> Bristol, Mill'E, Rudy, and Laveau
>
> Pawpower Creations, Products designed with you and your Canine in mind
> Bob Blackner/Rox'E Homstad
> 504-312-2609
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> Custom made guide dog harnesses, leashes, collars, and relieving harnesses.
>
> With eye upraised his master's look to scan,
> The joy, the solace, and the aid of man:
> The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend,
> The only creature faithful to the end.
>
> George Crabbe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:06 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction
>
>
>> Are these colored harnesses working harnesses?  Does anyone on this list
>> have one?  If so, is the public's perception of you and your dog any
>> different?
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 7:46 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Introduction
>>
>>
>>> Hi Bob! I'm Jewel. I'm 25 years old, and considering GDF to get my
>>> first guide dog. I live in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will be going
>>> to school starting this fall for Elementary Education towards a career
>>> as a teacher of the blind and visually impaired. I myself am legally
>>> blind with 3/350 in one eye only (light perception in the other).
>>>
>>> I took a look at your website. I bookmarked it, and would *love* a
>>> blue or purple or green harness for my puppy, depending on what dog I
>>> get, and the sports and relieving harnesses sound rather interesting.
>>>
>>> Could you tell us more about the design of the sports and relieving
>>> harnesses versus the standard harness? I know the sports harness is
>>> lighter, what other differences? And how does the relieving harness
>>> work? It sounds like a cool idea!
>>>
>>> ~Jewel
>>>
>>> On 5/8/10, cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Bob aren't you on the gdf grad list.
>>>>
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>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 8:30 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Introduction
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Welcome Bob!
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Pawpower Creations" <pawpower at cox.net>
>>>>> To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 5:31 PM
>>>>> Subject: [nagdu] Introduction
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> > Greetings everyone, I am Bob Blackner, and I live in New Orleans with
>>>>> >
>>>>> > my
>>>>> > wife Rox'E, my guide dog Rudy, and the rest of the pawpower pack:
>>>>> > queen
>>>>> > Bristol, Mill'E to the max, and last but not least baby girl Laveau.
>>>>> > I
>>>>> > am
>>>>> > an assistive technology specialist, and I am also the co-owner of
>>>>> > Pawpower
>>>>> > creations.  I make custom nylon guide and service dog equipment such
>>>>> > as
>>>>> > harnesses, leashes, collars, and relieving harnesses. I really enjoy
>>>>> > my
>>>>> > work.
>>>>> > I look forward to being a part of this guide dog discussion list.  My
>>>>> > wife
>>>>> > tells me that this is a fun and informative group of people.
>>>>> > I hope everyone is having a pleasant Friday.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Best wishes from the Pawpower pack!
>>>>> > Bristol, Mill'E, Rudy, and Laveau
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Pawpower Creations, Products designed with you and your Canine in
>>>>> > mind
>>>>> > Bob Blackner/Rox'E Homstad
>>>>> > 504-312-2609
>>>>> > pawpower at cox.net
>>>>> > www.pawpowercreations.com
>>>>> > Custom made guide dog harnesses, leashes, collars, and relieving
>>>>> > harnesses.
>>>>> > Pawpower Creations is constantly growing and expanding as we strive
>>>>> > to
>>>>> > provide quality products for you and your canine companions. Soon we
>>>>> > will
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>>>>> > herb classes taught by a certified Herbalist, dog training classes, a
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>>>>> >
>>>>> > With eye upraised his master's look to scan,
>>>>> > The joy, the solace, and the aid of man:
>>>>> > The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend,
>>>>> > The only creature faithful to the end.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > George Crabbe
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