[nagdu] Length of harness handle?

[Elise Berkley]

Hey.  I never thought about the length of Becky's harness handle controlling 
how we walk together.  When I harness her up this morning, I am going to see 
where the hand part of her harness falls and let you know.  Becky also has a 
very strong pull when she wants to and I might try this, also.  thanks for 
the idea.  I'll let you know.
Elise and Becky (tired - got back from vacation yesterday)

-----Original Message----- 
From: Daryl Marie via nagdu
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 4:54 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Length of harness handle?

Hey, guys!

Jenny has always had a pretty strong pull, but I notice she does MUCH better 
at keeping with my pace when she is walking closer beside me rather than 
more out in front.  A friend of mine has a guide dog harness where the 
handle is only about halfway down his back, so he's only about a half-step 
in front of her.  I was thinking about requesting a shorter harness handle 
to see if that helps, so Jenny and I are not in this crazy power struggle 
over how fast I want to go.  Currently, her harness handle is basically 
right at her bum.
How long are your harness handles? Do you think this might be worth trying?

Daryl
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