[nagdu] Harnesses Re: Introduction

Tue May 11 04:13:56 UTC 2010

I'm wondering, and maybe this is me being stupid, but.. how do  you
decide how long of a handle to get? Jessica

On 5/10/10, Pawpower Creations <pawpower at cox.net> wrote:
> 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.
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>> Independent Travel Consultant
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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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