[nagdu] nagdu Digest, Vol 74, Issue 28
holly mcknight
hollyandpolly at hotmail.com
Mon May 23 22:59:21 UTC 2011
I am not actually commenting on buying a harness becaue I have always used the ones provided by Guide Dogs, but I would like to way on the topic of the personal about to use a guide or not. It is one of those personal choices that must be entered into with much emotional maturity and forthought. It is literally almost like deciding to have a child. These dogs give of themselves so much that they would literally die for their handlers and never question it. I learned this in vivid detail when hearing of the guides that were in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Personally, I have been using dogs for almost eighteen years and I know for me I would never look back. I have heard it said, and I agree, that using a long cane is like driving a Pento and working a dog like driving a Farari. I agree!! I have traveled to foreign countries, attended college, cruised, and been in Washington by myself when America suffered the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbie, in 2003. While I realize that I could have done all of these things with my cane, which I use well, I know that having my dogs at my side made me much for confident as a woman and it has also allowed to make contact with people who are close friends and have been for years. Thios choice also must be made by the friends of family of the blind person. I say this, because if those in your life either won't or can't support your choice to get a dog, it will not work. They must know that you still love and need them, but you may need less or in a different way. I hope this helps. I was nineteen years old when I trained with my first dog and I have seen people a few years younger and lots older train and succeed. I hope these words help you in your thought process.
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> 1. Re: suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
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> 2. Re: suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness (Buddy Brannan)
> 3. Re: suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
> (Tracy Carcione)
> 4. Re: suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
> (cheryl echevarria)
> 5. Re: Rudy (PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC))
> 6. Re: Who are guide dog users? (PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC))
> 7. Re: Guide dogs and medical facilities.
> (PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC))
> 8. Re: Who are guide dog users? (Lyn Gwizdak)
> 9. Re: suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
> (solsticesinger at gmail.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 09:45:45 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
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> one of our members has her own company.
>
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 631-456-5394
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
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>
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel, Inc.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bunny Davidson<mailto:bunnydavidson at live.com>
> To: National Association of Guide Dog Users<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 9:29 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> can anyone recommend a place to purchase a well made and hopefully not too pricey of a dog harness?
>
> thanks in advance,
> bunny & sugar
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 10:12:51 -0400
> From: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
> Message-ID: <0747EB6A-B6E3-470E-B26D-93BA675BF59D at brannan.name>
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> Hi Bunny,
>
> Specifically,
> http://www.pawpowercreations.com
>
> Nylon harnesses. Lightweight, machine washable, durable. I just oredered one middle of last month. Although, with Rox'e and Bob dealing with their recent loss, I'd hold off on ordering to let them collect themselves and get back on their feet, emotionally.
>
> The other option is Bridgeport, but I don't much like their handle. Leather, fairly inexpensive, I know a couple people who like them.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On May 23, 2011, at 9:45 AM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
>
> > one of our members has her own company.
> >
> > Leading the Way in Independent Travel
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> > 631-456-5394
> > reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel, Inc.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bunny Davidson<mailto:bunnydavidson at live.com>
> > To: National Association of Guide Dog Users<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 9:29 AM
> > Subject: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > can anyone recommend a place to purchase a well made and hopefully not too pricey of a dog harness?
> >
> > thanks in advance,
> > bunny & sugar
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 10:18:01 -0400
> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
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> Google Pawpower Creations.
> Their harnesses are nylon, instead of leather. They have several styles.
> Tracy
>
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > can anyone recommend a place to purchase a well made and hopefully not too
> > pricey of a dog harness?
> >
> > thanks in advance,
> > bunny & sugar
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 10:31:12 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
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> thanks Buddy, I couldn't remember the name of the company.
>
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 631-456-5394
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>
>
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel, Inc.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Buddy Brannan<mailto:buddy at brannan.name>
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 10:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
>
>
> Hi Bunny,
>
> Specifically,
> http://www.pawpowercreations.com<http://www.pawpowercreations.com/>
>
> Nylon harnesses. Lightweight, machine washable, durable. I just oredered one middle of last month. Although, with Rox'e and Bob dealing with their recent loss, I'd hold off on ordering to let them collect themselves and get back on their feet, emotionally.
>
> The other option is Bridgeport, but I don't much like their handle. Leather, fairly inexpensive, I know a couple people who like them.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On May 23, 2011, at 9:45 AM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
>
> > one of our members has her own company.
> >
> > Leading the Way in Independent Travel
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> > 631-456-5394
> > reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >
> >
> >
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel, Inc.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bunny Davidson<mailto:bunnydavidson at live.com<mailto:bunnydavidson at live.com>>
> > To: National Association of Guide Dog Users<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 9:29 AM
> > Subject: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > can anyone recommend a place to purchase a well made and hopefully not too pricey of a dog harness?
> >
> > thanks in advance,
> > bunny & sugar
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 15:20:50 +0000
> From: "PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rudy
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> Agreed. This really was beautifully written.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
> Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 3:11 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rudy
>
> What a beautiful tribute to Rudy! He sounds like a very terrific dog! So
> sorry for your loss!
>
> Sherri
> Have you visited my personal page at
> http://www.raceforindependence.org/goto/Sherri.Brun
> If so, Thank you for changing what it means to be blind.
> If not, please go there now!
> Thank you.
> flmom2006 at gmail.com
> ----- 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: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rudy
>
>
> > Thanks to everyone for your kind words and comforting thoughts. I am
> > feeling the loss very Deeply right now. Rudy was an incredible dog. The
> > bond I developed with him was one of the strongest I have ever had with
> > any
> > of my dogs. He was so alive, so full of life and curiosity, so anxious to
> > see what was up a head, or just around the next corner. Recently I have
> > had
> > some extended hospital stays, and Rudy was there with me the whole time.
> > He
> > was the anchor that kept me from losing my sanity. He stayed patiently by
> > my bedside, and he always seemed to know when the weight of his furry head
> > and cold nose was needed. He never wined or complained, and never got
> > restless. When I was able I took him out several times a day, and when I
> > was not he went calmly with whoever was there to take him. Today I lost
> > more than a dog, more than a friend, I lost a piece of my heart.
> > I will always remember him bouncing and wiggling when his harness came
> > out,
> > so much that it was difficult to put it on. I remember wanting to be
> > stern
> > with him, and ending up laughing. That was another thing he was good at,
> > making me laugh. He was a big goofy, sweet wonderful guy. He was my Rudy
> > dude. He will live in my heart forever.
> >
> > Woofs and wags from the pawpower pack,
> > Queen Vristol, Mill'E to the max, Rudy the dude, and baby girl Laveau.
> >
> > Pawpower Creations,
> > Bob Blackner/Rox'e Homstad,
> > 504-312-2609
> > pawpower at cox.net
> > www.pawpowercreations.com
> >
> > Custom made guide dog equipment,
> > products designed with you and your canine in mind.
> >
> > I asked for strength that I might rear her perfectly;
> > I was given weakness that I might feed her more treats.
> >
> > I asked for good health that I might rest easy;
> > I was given a "special needs" dog that I might know nurturing.
> >
> > I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
> > I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble.
> >
> > I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
> > I was given a clown that I might laugh.
> >
> > I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
> > I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.
> >
> > I got nothing I asked for,
> > But everything that I needed.
> >
> >
> >
> > Author unknown
> >
> >
> >
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 15:34:13 +0000
> From: "PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Who are guide dog users?
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> I don't know.
> I consider myself highly motivated and healthy and I am not using a dog because my lifestyle does not really allow for it, or rather, I don't want to make the room a dog would require.
> My problem with the way this is phrased is that it implies that if you don't use a dog, you are old, unhealthy, and unmotivated.
> I'd love to hear what the list has to say. Some of you have health problems that are quite serious and use dogs. Others are older by a long shot then I am.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Philip S
> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 6:44 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Who are guide dog users?
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm curious to know what you agree or disagree with this research
> findings about guide dog users. Do you think there are certain types
> of blind people who are more likely to use guide dogs here in the
> United States and elsewhere? If so, what are some characteristics of
> guide dog users?
>
> Here's what the research findings say:
>
> Health and social profiles of guide dog users
>
> Only 96 out of an estimated 28,000 registerable visually impaired
> persons, resident in Northern Ireland, currently make use of guide
> dogs for the blind. Results from this study indicate that guide dog
> owners represent a young, healthy and highly motivated subgroup of
> blind persons who have been profoundly visually impaired for prolonged
> periods of time.
> Thanks.
>
> Phil
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 16:27:55 +0000
> From: "PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and medical facilities.
> Message-ID: <AAE38548E198F64B8E345439B68CCC78125DDD0D at TSEAMB02>
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> Even if you and/or your dog are new at medical stuff being done, the dog still gets to be there.
> I credit my dog for saving me from what could have been a bad fall during an ultra sound when I was pregnant. I was sitting on the table and the tech told me to lean back.The problem was that I was not lengthwise on the table. I started to lean back, and Jersey nudged me as if to say "You probably don't want to do that". I was able to stop myself and realized that had I leaned back, I'd have fallen off the table, possibly injuring myself or my daughter.
> Moral of the story: When you tell somebody to do something, it's a real good idea to make sure you have a shared point of reference and that you both know what that is.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Leigland
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 11:14 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and medical facilities.
>
> I have only had questions once and I told them he was there and they didn't have a choice it was for a needle biopsy and it was done where ultrasound is done and he my dog had been there before so I know what his reactions were.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brandy Dawn Jenkins <dawn0713 at ComCast.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 4:25 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and medical facilities.
>
> On 20-May-11 17:54, GARY STEEVES wrote:
> > Hi Dawn:
> >
> > I haven't encountered any issues when going to hospitals or other medical centres. I take Bogart to doctors, transplant clinics, when I do blood tests, when I go to the dentist, eye docs, work in seniors extended care centre, in the ultasound room, etc. Generally he is very good and will lay where I ask him to or otherwise he will stand and look on seemingly concerned about what the nasty person is doing to me. (especially curious at the dentist :). I try to explain to him if he doesn't let me brush his teeth he'll end up having to get his teeth cleaned like this.
> >
> >
> > Good luck
> > Gary
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Brandy Dawn Jenkins<dawn0713 at ComCast.net>
> > Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:34 am
> > Subject: [nagdu] Guide dogs and medical facilities.
> > To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> >
> >
> >> Good morning All,
> >>
> >> I was wondering what the laws may be regarding medical
> >> facilities. My husband donates plasma, and the staff says
> >> that he must leave his guide dog Gia with one of them. If
> >> he doesn't want to do that, either I or one of his other friends
> >> goes with him to watch her. Any help or clarification
> >> would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks and have a great day!
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Dawn Jenkins
> >>
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> >
> .
> Thanks Gary.
>
> The staff at the place where he donates plasma says that Gia will be a
> distraction to the workers and they are concerned because there are so
> many beds so close together. We both believe that Gia would not be
> abgle to fit in the space with room for the staff to maneuver.
>
> Sincerely,
> Dawn Jenkins
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 09:42:11 -0700
> From: "Lyn Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Who are guide dog users?
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> Rebecca,
> You are doing it the smart way. You don't want to make room in your life for
> a dog right now. that is just as valid a reason as the folks who don't have
> dogs due to health reasons and there's no reason for you to feel guilty or
> bad for your own life choices.
>
> I'd much rather see someone not have a dog if it's not the thing for them
> than to have one and not work or care for it properly - which I have seen
> around here at times.
>
> My sister does not want a dog and people always ask her why not because they
> see me with a dog. I have told her and others that having a guide dog is a
> very personal thing. That's why the guide dog schools interview the
> prospective student alone to determine that the person has decided that a
> guide dog is right for them or not and not the person complying with the
> wishes of a family member.
>
> Stay true to yourself and do what YOU feel that is best for yourself. Glad
> you are on the list and contribute.
>
> Lyn and Landon
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
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>
> >I don't know.
> > I consider myself highly motivated and healthy and I am not using a dog
> > because my lifestyle does not really allow for it, or rather, I don't want
> > to make the room a dog would require.
> > My problem with the way this is phrased is that it implies that if you
> > don't use a dog, you are old, unhealthy, and unmotivated.
> > I'd love to hear what the list has to say. Some of you have health
> > problems that are quite serious and use dogs. Others are older by a long
> > shot then I am.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> > Of Philip S
> > Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 6:44 AM
> > To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> > Subject: [nagdu] Who are guide dog users?
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm curious to know what you agree or disagree with this research
> > findings about guide dog users. Do you think there are certain types
> > of blind people who are more likely to use guide dogs here in the
> > United States and elsewhere? If so, what are some characteristics of
> > guide dog users?
> >
> > Here's what the research findings say:
> >
> > Health and social profiles of guide dog users
> >
> > Only 96 out of an estimated 28,000 registerable visually impaired
> > persons, resident in Northern Ireland, currently make use of guide
> > dogs for the blind. Results from this study indicate that guide dog
> > owners represent a young, healthy and highly motivated subgroup of
> > blind persons who have been profoundly visually impaired for prolonged
> > periods of time.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Phil
> >
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> Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 12:48:13 -0400
> From: <solsticesinger at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] suggestions saught on where to buy dog harness
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> I agree. I bought a Pawpower harness for Caroline, and I love it. It's so
> much lighter than the school issued harness, and I love the way the handle
> connects to the body piece.
>
> Shannon and Caroline
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> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 10:18 AM
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>
> > Google Pawpower Creations.
> > Their harnesses are nylon, instead of leather. They have several styles.
> > Tracy
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> can anyone recommend a place to purchase a well made and hopefully not
> >> too
> >> pricey of a dog harness?
> >>
> >> thanks in advance,
> >> bunny & sugar
> >>
> >>
> >>
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