[nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction

Mon May 10 19:07:49 UTC 2010

Yes, I make handles in lengths from 10 to 20 inches.  I also make off-set 
handles in lengths from 12 inches to 20 inches.  I am working on a an 
urgonomic handle, and hope to offer one in the future, but that is still in 
the works.

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: Monday, May 10, 2010 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction

> 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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