[nagdu] Relieving harnesses

[Julie J]

I don't think Rox'e had much to do with the business, especially after Bob moved.

I have thought about taking up the guide dog equipment business again, but it isn't something I have the time for right now.  However, if there is an interested someone, I would be willing to help them get started.  I can give you a list of suppliers for the webbing and other materials.  I would also be willing to explain the basics of sewing harnesses.  The designs were never patented, so it should be no problem to share this info.  I sewed everything by hand, but an industrial sewing machine would be a plus.  Not including a sewing machine, I'd think someone could started for around $500.  A web site would be an additional expense, but there are lots of low cost and free options there.

The person would need to be familiar and comfortable with basic sewing techniques, dog anatomy including the various builds of different breeds, good communication skills and excellent organizational skills.  Write to me privately at
julielj at neb.rr.com and I'll answer any questions and help you get started.

I agree it is something that the service dog community needs.  Just thinking about sewing Jetta a harness makes me want to groan and she won't need one for months yet.  I'd buy a nylon harness if there was someone that made them.

Julie

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> On Oct 23, 2013, at 1:40 PM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> wrote:
> 
> I may be wrong, but I don't think it takes a lot of equipment.  It seems to me all one needs is a heavy-duty sewing machine, and a selection of nylon straps, plastic clips, plastic fasteners, and PVC pipe for building harness handles.  Rox probably owns the website, too.  If an enterprising person wanted to hunt her up, I bet she'd be willing to sell the whole kit and kaboodle. I know she's very busy with her new job, and probably doesn't have time to run a business.
> Tracy
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darla Rogers" <djrogers0628 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Relieving harnesses
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> 
>> Amen, Tracy; however, if Rox'e wasn't willing to sell the equipment, it
>> would have to be purchased, and I haven't seen her around at all.
>> Darla
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 8:26 AM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Relieving harnesses
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>> What we need is an entrepeneur to pick up Pawpower.  There's a niche,
>> waiting for someone to fill it!
>> Tracy
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:56 PM
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