[nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction

Mon May 10 16:24:44 UTC 2010

Do the harnesses come with different handle options?  The GDB harnesses have 
long or short handles, offsets, and ergonomic handles.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pawpower Creations" <pawpower at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction

>I don't think that any of the schools require that you use only their 
>harness.  As long as the equipment is safe it shouldn't matter what is 
>used. The most important thing is that you use the equipment that works 
>best for you and your dog and that it is safe and comfortable.
> I would be happy to answer any questions that anyone may have.  There are 
> email links on my site, and there is other contact info in my signature.
>
> 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.
> Pawp
> 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: "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 6:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction
>
>
>>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
>>> pawpower at cox.net
>>> www.pawpowercreations.com
>>> 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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>> Independent Travel Consultant
>>>>>> C10-10646
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>>
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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
>>>>>>> > be offering
>>>>>>> > herb classes taught by a certified Herbalist, dog training 
>>>>>>> > classes, a
>>>>>>> > training tips section, and other useful information.
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > We will also be selling hand crafted soaps, bath salts, and other
>>>>>>> > fragrant
>>>>>>> > products designed to relax the mind, cleanse the body, and soothe,
>>>>>>> > calm
>>>>>>> > and uplift
>>>>>>> > your spirit.
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > 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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