[nagdu] Leashes

[Jewel S.]

Oh, that leash. I see. sorry, I misunderstood. Your suggestions were good ones.

On 9/19/10, Julie J <julielj at windstream.net> wrote:
> Jewel,
>
> Most/all?  guide dog programs issue an adjustable leash that has clips on
> both ends.  it can be made shorter or longer by clipping the snap to D rings
> at different places on the leash. typically for guiding the leash is folded
> in half, one snap on the dogs collar and the other attached to the D ring
> next to the collar snap.  Usually for relieving purposes the leash is made
> longer by unclipping the snap on the D ring and attaching it to another D
> ring toward the end of the leash to make a loop handle at the end, similar
> to a standard dog leash.  Of course widths and lengths vary, along with
> material and sometimes the configuration of the leash varies a bit.
>
> I only use a retractable leash for exercise in an area that isn't fenced and
> where I don't feel comfortable letting Monty run off leash.   the
> retractable leash handles are pretty bulky and it would be difficult to hold
> it and the guide handle comfortably for very long.
>
> I have never seen a guide dog type of leash in a regular pet store, although
> I have heard of others who have found them in their local stores.  J&J dog
> supply has a nice leather guide dog leash.  I have heard rumors that it is
> what GDB puppy raisers are given.  Bridgeport has a longer leather guide dog
> leash, I believe that one has several lengths it can be adjusted to, like
> over the shoulder etc.  Pawpower Creations has them too in nylon, and you
> could get whatever length you wanted.
>
> HTH
> Julie
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Leashes
>
>
>> Is it a basic retractable leash? Retractable leashes can be gotten
>> from most pet stores, such as PetsMart or Pet Co. We have one for my
>> boyfriend's poodle, and it also has a baggie holder attachment, which
>> he also got from the petstore and is very useful.
>>
>> Hope that helps,
>> Jewel
>>
>> On 9/18/10, Sharonda Greenlaw <sbgreenlaw at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> Listers,
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>>> the posts on the list and find them quite interesting.
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>>> I have a question. I have an old  leash from the  school where I got
>>> my last dog guide. It's the kind that can let out long when you take
>>> the dog to park outside.
>>>
>>> I now have a new dog who I am training. I am wondering how can I get a
>>> leash like this? I would actually like to get a few of them. Can
>>> anyone provide some answers? Thanks so much!
>>>
>>> Sharonda
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