[nagdu] harnesses

Wed Nov 10 18:24:03 UTC 2010

I'd be interested in a detachable handle for my TSE harness, too.  I like
the harness for the most part, but a detachable handle would be very
handy.

> Indeed, it's just the handle that's in need of the mod. I believe LDS
> Leather might be able to hook you up with just a handle, it's something
> I'd also be interested in checking out. You're right though; TSE doesn't
> seem at all interested in exploring a removable harness handle.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On Nov 10, 2010, at 1:00 PM, Jessica Pitzer wrote:
>
>> I have a dog from GDA, I have a detachable handle, and it does not
>> come off unless I take it off, and we work everyday, i'm not sure that
>> GDA would sell you a harness, but you could ask, here's a thought, i'm
>> not sure what a TSE harness looks like, but if you have o rings on
>> both sides, or even d rings, or s hooks, you might be able to get  a
>> handle only from GDA to attach to your TSE harness as its the handle
>> that is modified not the harness I do believe.
>> Jessica and Kip
>>
>> On 11/10/10, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> And see I tried doing this, maybe I didn't speak to the right person.
>>> Anyone
>>> have any other suggestions.
>>>
>>> Marsha
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Jenine Stanley
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 12:25 PM
>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] harnesses
>>>
>>> Al,
>>>
>>>
>>> I can only speak for the Guide Dog Foundation, but I'm sure it's the
>>> same
>>> for other schools. We do not provide harnesses to graduates of other
>>> programs. The harness is, based on the agreement every graduate of GDF
>>> signs, ours and must be returned to us upon the dog's retirement or the
>>> inability to use it in the dog's work any longer.
>>>
>>> If someone does need a modified harness, I'd suggest talking with
>>> his/her
>>> school as many schools are making individual modifications.
>>>
>>> Jenine Stanley
>>> jeninems at wowway.com
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Albert J Rizzi
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:42 AM
>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] harnesses
>>>
>>> The guide dog foundation has a harness much like the one you speak of
>>> or
>>> need. then too, I think there are people on this list who in fact make
>>> harnesses  as well. Would another school be able to sell you a harness
>>> or
>>> provide you with the same? not sure how that works with grads from
>>> different
>>> schools.
>>>
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Marsha Drenth
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:27 AM
>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>> Subject: [nagdu] harnesses
>>>
>>> Hi Listers,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I know we have discussed this subject a lot on here, so forgive me for
>>> bringing it up again. So I called SE yesterday to see if they would
>>> even
>>> think of developing a harness for a grad, who needs a removable handle.
>>> And
>>> they said they have tried, but can't make one that the handle does not
>>> deattach while working the dog. So here is my dilemma. With me in cars,
>>> and
>>> on the go just much more in general. I am in desperate need of a
>>> harness
>>> that has a removable handle. I have seen the new GDB harness, with the
>>> quick
>>> release handles. Does anyone have one? And have you noticed if the
>>> handle
>>> deattaches while working the dog? And is it possible for me, a guide
>>> dog
>>> user to get my hands on a GDB harness? My first pup was from GDB, but
>>> when I
>>> retired her, they took back the harness. But that was not an harness
>>> with
>>> the quick release handle either. Didn't know if anyone else has a dog
>>> from
>>> one school, but uses a harness from a different school. Do the schools
>>> frown
>>> upon this? Exchanging of harness and dogs? If this doesn't work, I am
>>> seriously thinking of purchasing a PawPowers harness.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for letting me ask questions,
>>>
>>> Marsha
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