[nagdu] Toileting Harness and Nylon Work Harness

[Julie J.]

Welcome to the list!  I do make nylon guide harnesses.  I used to make them 
custom to order, but I think I'm going to make them ahead and sell what I 
have.  My ability to sew is not consistent and I don't want to keep people 
waiting for their orders.   Feel free to email me off list and we can 
discuss the options.

I used to make the toileting harnesses also.  I haven't done any for a long 
time.  I just looked to see if I could get the supplies to make one for you, 
but the supplier I use no longer has the parts.  I will need to either find 
a different supplier or modify the design.

Most people who use the relieving harness do so outdoors along with the 
routine relieving procedure.  Typically the relieving harness is used for 
people who have difficulty bending to pick up or for dogs who walk when 
relieving, making picking up difficult.  I don't know of anyone who leaves 
the relieving harness on while working their guide and I only know of one 
person who used it indoors and that is Tracy, who has spoken about her 
experience with her retired guide.  It may very well work in the way you are 
envisioning, but I personally don't know of anyone who has tried.

My email address is: julielj at neb.rr.com
Again, welcome to the list!

Julie
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From: jaynewy4--- via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 11:21 AM
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Subject: [nagdu] Toileting Harness and Nylon Work Harness

Hi all:

First, I think it would be polite to introduce myself to the list.  I am one 
of those people who reads the list but who does not post, usually.  I do 
enjoy being kept abreast of news from my fellow guide dog users, so thanks. 
I  also want to thank everyone who provides useful tips and advice.

I am a retired university professor in New York City working with my second 
Poodle guide dog from Pilot Dogs.  My current guide, Dottie, is a cream 
Standard, who will be two years old this month.

My last guide, Woody, was a huge Royal Standard chocolate poodle, who greyed 
into my pewter knight, but he had some stomach problems due to medication 
given to him in a futile attempt to save his life.  Dottie also has a 
sensitive stomach, but most of her problems have been solved by using a 
simple grain-free food and probiotics.  However, like many New Yorkers who 
live vertically, my building has halls covered with rugs, and there will be 
an inevitable time to have to get her out of the apartment, down the 
elevators, and into the relief area in time.  I know you have all been 
there.  If not, you are oh-so-lucky.  It also sounds like a good precaution 
for a long flight, no matter how carefully you have prepared your guide.

I have two questions for the list:

1) I would like to purchase a toileting harness and read the past 
discussions on it and on T-bags, but I cannot find a site to purchase 
either.  Would someone kindly direct me with a reply offsite or onsite as to 
where I can purchase one as well as the bags?

2) I am also considering the purchase of a nylon harness as an alternative 
or addition to her current leather/metal one.  My main objection to the 
current one is that it is heavy.  Also, though it is as snug as possible, it 
does tend to lean to one side.  She weighs only 45-48 lbs, though a Poodle's 
size also seems to expand and contract as their hair grows or gets clipped. 
There is rather a large gap on the front of the harness, as I think it was 
designed for a gal with the chest  and back of a Labrador.

So I would appreciate advice or comments on the pros and cons of a lighter 
harness and where to buy one or have one made for her.  And I would also 
appreciate advice on getting her current harness to fit better--maybe a 
chest pad?

  My email is jaynewy4 at aol.com if anyone prefers to reply privately.

Many thanks!

Karla and Dottie

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